A Lost Fight Scene Mistake Had One Star Stab Another With A Real Knife
One Lost fight scene got a lot more dangerous than planned, thanks to a knife mix-up that swapped a real blade in for the prop one on set that day.
The series finale of "Lost" featured an intense fight scene between two main characters, Jack Shephard portrayed by Matthew Fox and John Locke played by Terry O'Quinn. The choreography called for O'Quinn to switch between real and fake knives during the fight, but a mistake occurred when O'Quinn accidentally grabbed the real knife instead of the safe, retractable blade one.
In a split-second reaction, he stabbed Fox in the side before realizing his error. Fortunately, the real knife used was dull, and Fox had a protective pad under his shirt to mitigate any potential harm. O'Quinn, who has worked with Fox since the show's beginning, reported that the protective pad did its job and that the on-set laughter and camaraderie overshadowed the serious moment.
The director, Jack Bender, recounted the incident, expressing surprise at the ensuing laughter amidst the serious scene. Despite the near-fatal mistake, the memorable fight scene between Jack and Locke gained an added authenticity from the unexpected turn of events.
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