Stuntman Tony McFarr, who notably doubled Chris Pratt on “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” and two films in the “Jurassic World” saga, died on May 13. He was only 47 years old.
Chris Pratt is in mourning. Tony McFarr, the stunt double for the American actor in the super-heroic Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and the blockbusters Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, died on May 13, at the age of 47. . The circumstances of his death are not known.
The stuntman Tony McFarrwho has worked on numerous productions including the Teen Wolf series and the first two parts of the Hunger Games saga, began his collaboration with Chris Pratt on Jurassic World serving as his understudy.
Tony McFarr then assisted Pratt on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Passengers. Note that the stuntman, on behalf of Marvel, had also worked on Captain America: Civil War and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
“I will never forget his tenacity”
In a story published on his Instagram accountChris Pratt expressed his deep emotion after the disappearance of Tony McFarr. “I am devastated to learn of the loss of my friend and understudy”declares the actor. “We made several films together. We played golf, drank whiskey, smoked cigars and spent countless hours on set. I will never forget his tenacity.”
Chris Pratt then reveals a moment illustrating this “tenacity”. “I remember he took a nasty blow while turning Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and that he had several staples on his head”he declares. “He immediately returned to work, ready to continue. (…) He was always gentleman and professional. We will miss him.”
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