If anyone is wondering why our favorite couple are not together very much this summer, here's a reason: JG is working her butt off! From Cinema Confidential, Marcus Young, Assistant Stunt Coordinator of Elektra:
Young then takes time out to talk to us about the martial arts in the movie. He describes Rob’s vision for the fighting in this movie as “short and brutal.” As for weapons training, Young says, “There is and we’ve had very limited time, but the actors have done extremely well. Jennifer has come in on her own time and her off time to train with the bo. She also has a sai instructor which she used in the first ‘Daredevil’. They’ll be working on a sai versus a double sword routine.”
Young goes on to compliment JG further:
Regarding Jennifer’s commitment to the film, Young applauds her efforts. “Her determination and her drive and just being a perfectionist has been key to making this whole film run smoothly. [Regarding] the bo training, she’s spent a good time with it but as a perfectionist, she wants a little bit more time. So we’ll give that to her and we know she’ll shine on the day.”
Says (Stunt Coordinator) JJ Marko: “There are a few action stars that have her drive. But I’m in awe. She’s the ultimate professional.”
It isn’t just Jennifer’s role as Sydney on “Alias,” however, that makes Jennifer perfect for an action-intensive movie. “I think her dance background has helped out tremendously,” Young reveals. “She’s very flexible and has a great sense of rhythm and timing. A lot of fight scenes are about rhythm and timing, and so she adapts very well.”