10 Ridiculous Stories Behind 2020 Movies

10. Theron's Gruesome Injury - The Old Guard

Film fans don't like thinking about it too much, but most of the action scenes we see are performed by stunt teams, especially these days. We understand; it's probably best to leave the actors to act and leave the action to the professionals.

There are a handful of actors, however - like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves - that go above and beyond the call of duty. Doing as many stunts as physically possible, they push themselves to the point that injuries are very much on the cards. And after The Old Guard, it's time to add Charlize Theron's name to that esteemed list.

As if hurting her elbow and knee wasn't bad enough, it's what happened to her thumb that stood out (literally). Blocking a punch in a fight scene towards the film's end, she accidentally jabbed her hand during one of her movements and properly jammed her thumb. Theron, thinking it wasn't too bad, pressed on with filming with little more than breaks, ice and tape to carry her through.

But it was that bad. Needing three surgeries after shooting, her thumb was "basically just floating around" according to her doctor, as the ligament tore right off the bone. So grim!