Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Tobey Maguire might be the face of the world’s favorite web-slinger in all three “Spider-Man” films, but Chris Daniels is the man responsible for executing Spider-Man’s famous moments.
Daniels, a professional stunt man, is best known for his work as Tobey Maguire’s stunt double in the “Spider-Man” trilogy, He will speak at 7 tonight in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
Daniels plans to show clips from the “Spider-Man” films and show certain items from the prop bag he uses on film sets. He will perform some of his famous stunts for the audience.
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If agencies are trying to promote an act they think will do well, we try to bring that act to KU. This was really appealing and a chance for us to expand on just screening films.
-Ann Vangsnes, Grand Forks, N.D., sophomore and SUA films coordinator
Student Union Activities is sponsoring the event.
A stunt show will take place on Wescoe Beach around noon to promote the event.
Ann Vangsnes, Grand Forks, N.D., sophomore and SUA films coordinator, said Daniels’ agency contacted SUA with an e-mail flyer.
“If agencies are trying to promote an act they think will do well, we try to bring that act to KU. This was really appealing and a chance for us to expand on just screening films,” she said.
“It’s going to be interesting to hear about his experiences on the film and his background,” Vangsnes said. “He’s the guy who’s in the background doing amazing things, maybe hanging out with Tobey Maguire.” She said the talk will give students a chance to hear aspects of a film set they normally don’t hear about.
Shawn Bowers, Overland Park senior and SUA public relations director, said Daniels’ talk goes alongside the Movie on the Hill showing of “Spider-Man 3” during Hawk Week.
Besides working as a double for Maguire, Daniels worked stunts for the villain in the 2003 film “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.” Daniels also did stunt work for the 2006 film “Just My Luck.” He has appeared on the television shows “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and “Angel.”
In 2005, he won the stunt man’s Taurus Award for best stunt in the 2004’s film “Spider-man 2.” The stunt that earned him the award featured Peter Parker attempting to jump from building to building. He failed mid-jump, falling into clothes lines, crashing into the sides of buildings, and landing on the roof of a car below, according to www.taurusworldstuntawards.com
Collin Click, Wichita senior, said he planned to attend Daniels’ talk.
“It’s something off the beaten path,” Click said. “I will probably go because it’s cool and really interesting to me.”
All tickets to the event are free with a valid KUID.
—edited by Rachael Gray
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