Tom Hiddleston | Avengers

The job of a stunt double is to make the life of the main actor easier. Did you know, though, that a double could also have a backup double? Yes! For high-budget movies like the Avengers series, production cannot stop, so in case there is any untoward incident, the backup double steps in. Any delay means a loss of investment for the team.

What makes life easier for the doubles is that Tom Hiddleston himself, who plays Loki, wants to learn the trade and do the stunts himself! He would often ask for tips on how to roll, jump, or somersault smoothly. This is all well and good for action moves that are generic in nature. For those that require expertise, however, such as kung fu or martial arts, it may be difficult. Very few Hollywood celebrities would do the stunts themselves, so it is commendable that Hiddleston is trying to do these himself.