15 Great Movie Scenes That Nearly Killed Actors

7. Isla Fisher - Now You See Me

2013's Now You See Me was a pretty low-key affair that somehow managed to make a lot of money. If you've seen it, you'll remember a scene where Isla Fisher is in a box full of water in a pair of handcuffs as part of a trick. When filming this, she was stuck underwater for almost 4 minutes when part of her costume got stuck on one of the chains. Commenting after the fact on this, she said, "I couldn't get up, everyone thought I was acting fabulously when really I was drowning." Luckily, the producers had the sense to install a quick release safety mechanism, which aided Fisher in her escape when she remembered it, with a nearby stuntman also helping. Apparently, the shot also remains in the final film, which is more than a little grim, when you think about it. For more Actors Who Almost Died Filming Movies In 2013, click here.
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