Netflix Show Dedicated to Late Stuntman
Learn more about ‘Bridgerton’ stunt coordinator Brian Nickels, to whom the primary season of the Netflix romantic drama is dedicated.
If you’ve already made it to the season finale of Bridgerton, you will have observed that the first season of the Netflix show is dedicated “in loving reminiscence of Brian Nickels.”
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Who is Brian Nickels, and why was once 'Bridgerton' dedicated to him?
Brian “Sonny” Nickels was once a stunt coordinator who was once a popular figure at the set of the length piece: Many of the Bridgerton solid and staff individuals have paid tribute to him lately.
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The stunt megastar died all of sudden in January 2020 following a cardiac arrest at his house in London, England. He is survived through his wife, Simone, and his two small children, Sienna and Rocco.
A GoFundMe campaign arrange the next month raised £35,227 — over $47,000 — for Simone and the children.
“He was once one of the most toughest operating men ever. Ever,” Simone instructed Yahoo! Movies on the time, opening up about her late husband. “And he lived to make people happy. It’s all he sought after to do. He didn’t take any day with no consideration. Every day he had, he lived it to the fullest. But he used to be also very charitable. He would by no means save or stay money. He’d do exactly no matter he may to assist people.”
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He had many credits to his title.
Brian’s filmography lists dozens of movies and TV shows for which he did stunt paintings — including the flicks The Mummy Returns, The Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Spectre, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and the series Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones, Deep State, and Killing Eve.
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The former professional boxer was once also a stunt performer on The Bourne Ultimatum and Jason Bourne, and Matt Damon gave him a shout-out in a behind-the-scenes featurette for the latter film.
“I rarely get hit, but I’m all the time by accident hitting anyone,” the actor mentioned. “My care for these guys is that I at all times purchase them a bottle of champagne for any time I’ve hit them. So, Brian, for example, got a case of champagne on the end of the struggle.”
The ‘Bridgerton’ group has sung Brian’s praises.
Martins Imhangbe, who performs Will Monarch on Bridgerton, eulogized Brian on Instagram after the stunt coordinator’s death.
“Brian, immensely grateful that our paths crossed and for the dynamic and positive affect you’ve had in my lifestyles for the previous months,” Martins wrote. “You’ve always had my nook and filled me with uber-confidence off and on set with your infectious enthusiasm and keenness for what you do — you’ve been an implausible coach and friend.”
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He added: “Struggling to settle for that you simply’re now not right here with us, and my heart goes out to the circle of relatives. You are a legend and a gent who will never be forgotten — relaxation in love and peace.”
Stuntman Sofian Francis also spoke highly of Brian on Instagram, posting pictures of himself and Brian working on Bridgerton.
“I used to be lucky enough to spend a large number of time with our late, great good friend @brian.sonny.nickels in this shoot,” Sofian wrote. “Brian used to be so enthusiastic on this set and put the entirety into it. He used to be always the biggest personality in the room, and I’m so satisfied I were given to do that with him.”
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