Jeremy Fry doesn’t take himself too seriously.
In fact, for someone with his credentials, he’s as humble as they come.
The Drivers Inc. star recently sat down with The Atlantis Awards for an Artist Spotlight that looked back on his career and his approach to stunt coordination.
“I think I fooled enough people to make up for my lack of talent with raw passion and effort,” he said. “I couldn’t fall back on talent. It was absolute passion, and I worked very hard for it.”
Jeremy on the set of Baby Driver.
That humility carried over into Jeremy’s approach to leadership. He talked about the importance of trust and preparation, and about giving performers the confidence to speak up.
He also shared a lesson that had stayed with him throughout his career:
“Sometimes you save time by slowing down,” he said.
Jeremy also discussed the storytelling behind stunt driving, including his belief that “there is absolutely car acting.” How a car moved, he explained, could reveal just as much about a character as dialogue.
It’s an amazing, thought-provoking interview. Check out the full piece here.