Question 1

What dangerous stunt did Jackie Swanson perform herself in Lethal Weapon?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Swanson performed the high fall on her own, trained by legendary stuntman Dar Robinson, using an airbag disguised as the driveway for realism.

Question 2

Why was Gary Busey cast as the villain Joshua?

Accepted Answer

Gary Busey says he was hired because they needed someone big and menacing enough to be a believable foe for Mel Gibson's character.

Question 3

Which major roles did Mel Gibson turn down to star in Lethal Weapon?

Accepted Answer

Mel Gibson turned down starring roles in The Fly (1986) and The Untouchables (1987) in order to do Lethal Weapon.

Question 4

How did Lethal Weapon and Die Hard almost swap their lead actors?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Willis was offered the role of Martin Riggs but turned it down, while Mel Gibson was considered for John McClane in Die Hard. Both films were produced by Joel Silver.

Question 5

What criminal operation must the two detectives stop in Lethal Weapon?

Accepted Answer

The veteran cop and unstable detective partners must bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

Question 6

What dangerous stunt did Jackie Swanson perform herself in Lethal Weapon?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Swanson performed the high fall on her own, trained by stuntman Dar Robinson, using an airbag painted to blend into the scene for realism.

Question 7

Why was Gary Busey cast as the villain Joshua?

Accepted Answer

Gary Busey says he was hired because they needed someone big and menacing enough to be a believable foe for Mel Gibson's character.

Question 8

Which other major roles did Mel Gibson turn down to star in Lethal Weapon?

Accepted Answer

Mel Gibson turned down starring roles in The Fly (1986) and The Untouchables (1987) in order to do Lethal Weapon.

Question 9

How did the casting of Lethal Weapon and Die Hard almost swap lead actors?

Accepted Answer

Mel Gibson and Bruce Willis were considered for each other's roles in Lethal Weapon and Die Hard, both produced by Joel Silver, but Willis turned down Martin Riggs and later did Die Hard.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Lethal Weapon?

Accepted Answer

A veteran cop and an unstable detective must put their differences aside to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

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