The Challenges of Filming Predator: Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and More!

TLDRIn this video, the actor shares behind-the-scenes stories of filming Predator, including the challenges of working in the jungle, the intense heat and humidity, and the firing of Jean Claude Van Damme.

Key insights

Filming Predator was a challenging and demanding experience, with extreme weather conditions and dangerous filming locations in the jungle.

🎬The original creature in Predator was different from what we see in the final film, with a smaller and more agile design and lasers coming from various body parts.

🔥The heat and humidity in the jungle during filming reached extreme levels, causing actors to pass out from dehydration and exhaustion.

🌟Jean Claude Van Damme was initially cast in the film but was fired due to repeatedly passing out during the challenging filming conditions.

🤝Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the other actors in Predator was a great experience, forming a strong ensemble cast.

Q&A

What were the challenges of filming Predator?

Filming Predator presented various challenges, including working in extreme weather conditions, dangerous filming locations, and dealing with bugs in the food.

Why was Jean Claude Van Damme fired from Predator?

Jean Claude Van Damme was fired from Predator because he repeatedly passed out during filming due to the extreme heat and humidity in the jungle.

What was the original design for the creature in Predator?

The original creature in Predator had a smaller and more agile design, with lasers coming from different parts of its body.

How did the actors cope with the intense heat and humidity during filming?

The actors had to endure extreme heat and humidity during filming, causing dehydration and exhaustion. Some actors even passed out while wearing heavy costumes.

What was it like working with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator?

Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the other actors in Predator was a great experience, forming a strong ensemble cast for the film.

Timestamped Summary

00:15The actor talks about the raw energy that helped drive his character in Predator.

00:19He shares stories of working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the other great actors in the film.

00:22The challenges of filming in the jungles of PTO Avar, including dangerous roads and bugs in the food.

01:13The original creature design in Predator was different from what we see in the final film, with a smaller and more agile creature.

01:38Filming in extreme heat and humidity in the jungle caused actors to pass out due to dehydration.

01:47Jean Claude Van Damme was initially cast in the film but was fired due to passing out multiple times.

02:19Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the other actors in Predator was a great experience.