Gerard Butler narrowly escaped death

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Famous actor Gerard Butler was injured on the set of the new film "Mavericks" in California. The Scottish handsome was washed away by the wave at the moment when he played the role of a surfer. Trying to catch a wave, Butler went under water, and the current carried him to rocky reefs.

Fortunately, there were no major injuries. Specialists of the rescue patrol responded instantly and immediately rushed to the aid of the star. After pulling Gerard out of the water, rescuers took him to Stanford Medical Center. After the examination, the actor returned to the hotel. According to rumors, Butler is now thinking about the possibility of revising his contract. In addition, he intends to require a backup.

By the way, in 1997 during the filming of the film "Mrs. Brown" Gerard was hospitalized with hypothermia, as his role was reduced to swimming naked in ice water. Nevertheless, this did not stop the actor from rescuing a boy drowning in the Tay River. Gerard even received a medal of bravery from the Royal Society for the Rescue of Drowning People.

"The Mavericks" (Of Men and Mavericks) is a drama about the talented surfer Jay Moriarty, who died a few days before his 23rd birthday. Gerard Butler plays his mentor Rick Hesson. Filming takes place in a place called Mavericks near San Francisco, which enjoys a bad reputation among surfers. However, surfing fans consider it aerobatics to tame dangerous waves in this particular place.

According to members of the film crew, prior to filming, Gerard did not do much surfing. However, during the work process, the actor listened carefully to the advice of the instructors and underwent several special trainings. Some skeptics speculate that the incident was due to Butler's desire to show his prowess. However, surrounded by stars, they assure that he did not even think to brag.