Gerard Butler came dangerously close to facing a fate similar to Alec Baldwin’s. Though the story is from some time ago, it is still chilling. During the filming of a major franchise, Butler nearly became involved in a terrifying accident.
During one of their scenes in Tomb Raider, Gerard Butler nearly caused harm to Angelina Jolie. While he didn’t go into specifics, it appears that Butler was handling a gun loaded with blanks when the frightening incident occurred.
“I almost shot Angelina Jolie in the face. I was coming down, hanging upside down. I had to fire a gun but I had no control over where this thing went, so I was just firing and I just missed her. I mean it is insane. I’ve been shot by bullets, casings, explosions, a whole camera rig once fell down. It’s a lot of stuff, ” Butler said during his interview to
Filming movies doesn’t always guarantee a safe environment, as incidents like Alec Baldwin’s tragic shooting on the set of Rust have shown. While such events highlight the dangers on set, it’s important to note that Baldwin was ultimately justified in the tragic situation, as investigations revealed no intent or wrongdoing on his part.
