TOM HIDDLESTON, SOPHIA DI MARTINO, AND GUGU MBATHA-RAW ON “LOKI”
Big Fights on the Small Screen As television becomes more cinematic, so does its pulse-pounding stunt work
GOLSHIFTEH FARAHANI AND AZHY ROBERTSON ON “INVASION”
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“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” plays out like a movie across its six episodes, and that’s due in no small part to the stunt work. The series is packed with fights big and small, from close-quarter skirmishes to full-on battles that span entire cities. The stunt team delivers high-octane scenes that live up to the central heroes’ reputations.
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“Invasion” A modern riff on H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds,” Apple TV+’s “Invasion” has the massive scope of a big-budget sci-fi film—and that means plenty of action. From close-call escapes to tense firefights, the stunt team brings its A-game to this globe-trotting series while never distracting from the character-driven stories at its center. “Loki” Marvel’s God of Mischief teleported to the small screen this year, and Tom Hiddleston brought all of the character’s dastardly drama with him. Along with our antihero’s signature powers, “Loki” delivers scene after scene of mind-bending, Marvel-certified action. Timehopping and space travel are just some of the feats the series’ stunt team helps bring to life. “The Nevers” Taking cues from steampunk, “Harry Potter,” and “Penny Dreadful,” HBO’s “The Nevers”
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“LOKI”: COURTESY MARVEL STUDIOS; “INVASION”: COURTESY APPLE TV+
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eries like “Jack Ryan,” “The Witcher,” and “The Boys” prove that film screens aren’t the only place to find mind-blowing adventures and stunts. Fortunately, the SAG Awards are here to recognize all their hard work. The reigning champ is “The Mandalorian,” but without an eligible new season of that series for the 28th annual ceremony, the field is wide open. Consider these seven standout stunt ensembles when choosing who should go on the nominations ballot.
“WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS”: RUSS MARTIN/FX; “THE WALKING DEAD”: JOSH STRINGER/AMC
By Matthew Nerber
