You need a ridiculous skill set. Think gymnastics, parkour, martial arts, or horse riding. One day you might be a ninja; the next, a clumsy tourist.
Most stunt doubles come from extreme sports backgrounds. Competitive cheerleaders and daredevil skiers make excellent doubles. They already know how to crash without breaking.
The “Dad, I’m a Professional Faller” Talk
Your parents will be terrified. Tell them you’re not just falling; you’re artistically falling. A stunt double’s job is to make chaos look clean.
One pro told me their first gig was falling down stairs for 12 hours. That’s 12 hours of “ouch” for 3 seconds of film. Glamorous, right?
