Lights, camera, and…bar fights? That's right, the world of Now You See Me isn't just about illusions and heists; it's also about real-life drama! Mark Ruffalo recently shared a wild story on Woody Harrelson's podcast, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name,' revealing a moment of off-screen heroism during the filming of the first movie. This is the kind of story that makes you love these actors even more!
During a podcast with Cheers co-star Ted Danson, Ruffalo recounted the incident, which took place in the lively streets of New Orleans while filming Now You See Me. Picture this: amidst the chaos of Mardi Gras, the cast was filming on location, getting pulled into bars and capturing scenes in the thick of it all. It was a packed place.
According to Ruffalo, a fan approached Harrelson with a heartfelt expression of admiration. Harrelson, ever the gentleman, responded warmly. But here's where it gets controversial... A man then shoved the woman aside and pushed Harrelson!
Woody's immediate reaction? As Ruffalo explained, it wasn't to back down, but to defend himself. "Which is the right thing to do, by the way," Ruffalo humorously stated. However, this sparked a full-blown brawl. "I grabbed you and I pulled you out," Ruffalo said, averting further disaster. He realized the situation could quickly escalate, especially with the rest of their crew.
Ted Danson's reaction to the story was priceless, admitting he would have been the one to call for help! This anecdote gives us a glimpse into the camaraderie and real-life adventures of the Now You See Me cast.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the third installment of the franchise, is set to hit theaters on November 14th. The film promises to reintroduce the audience to the Four Horsemen, along with a new generation of magicians. The official synopsis teases a global, high-stakes magical adventure where the two generations of magicians must overcome their differences to defeat a cunning adversary. The film is directed by Ruben Fleischer and features a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Lesslie, and Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese, with a story by Eric Warren Singer. The film is based on characters created by Boaz Yakin & Edward Ricourt. Lionsgate presents, in association with Media Capital Technologies, a Cohen Pictures production.
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