Stunt Double

I’m a stunt double. That means I do all the risky scenes, and the “star” gets all the credit. Sometimes, it can become very frustrating. For example, when the so-called “star” doesn’t want you to be even near him —I could give names, but that would affect my next jobs—. To be honest, it also has great advantages, you get to travel and meet interesting people. And if the movie fails, it’s not your fault. Nobody blames the stunt crew, never.

Each and every stunt double has a dream hidden deep inside. We may never talk about it. We may even deny it. But the truth is every stunt double dreams, at least once, with being THE star of the show. You know, the real thing, instead of just someone who pretends to be the protagonist. It’s one of those things you never definitely quit, like kicking your boss’s balls or taking the most beautiful girl to bed.

Now, dreaming about something doesn’t mean it’s gonna happen. Most of the time, the stunt double doesn’t get even near the female costar. His services are not required for the interaction between the protagonist and her. That’s why it came as a surprise when the lead actress in my most recent movie approached me one day, during lunch —I could give you the name, but that would affect my next job—.

At first, I didn’t know what she was talking about, then I remembered that I did some rope tricks with a girl from the crew. You know, it was boring to wait for our turn. So, I told her I can do bondage. Someone brought a rope, and, before I knew it, I was tying her, and some guys were watching.

This actress I told you about had seen the whole thing, and she wanted me to tie her, that night, in her camper.

The rest falls within rigger-bottom confidentiality.

This is my Shibari story.