Episode 61 - Larnell Stovall

Episode 61 - Larnell Stovall

Author: Ben Johnson September 21, 2020 Duration: 1:17:50

When martial artist Larnell Stovall first saw the film Blade in 1998, it was a lightbulb moment. But it wasn't the actions of Wesley Snipes as the titular kick-ass vampire hunter which would spark a sudden interest in wanting to work in the movies; it was the actions of the people Wesley was beating up. Feeling inspired, Larnell took a bus from New Orleans to Hollywood armed only with his martial arts skills and the dream of making it in the stunt world. It wasn't long before he caught the attention of Chad Stahelski and David Leitch - owners of 87eleven Action Design - which would prove to be his ticket to the big-time, working as a fight choreographer and stunt coordinator on some of the biggest and best martial arts movies of recent times, including Undisputed 3: Redemption (2010), Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012), and work with fellow karate expert, Michael Jai White, including Falcon Rising (2014) and his Never Back Down sequels. He has worked in India - most notably as the award-winning action director on Sultan (2016), one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Larnell has also made in-roads into the mainstream, acting as stunt coordinator on films like Ride Along (2014) and Creed (2015). In recent years, he has worked on some of Netflix's biggest shows, including the first season of Altered Carbon (2018) and Titans - a gritty take on the Teen Titans comic book, now entering its third season. Titans has provided Larnell with the opportunity to move into directing, mirroring a similar career trajectory to his buddies at 87eleven. He has the skills, the experience, and the creativity; and we cannot wait to see what Larnell cooks up next.


LINKS

Larnell Stovall on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1277586/

Larnell Stovall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stovallactiondesign/

Larnell Stovall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LStovall123

Larnell Stovall on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larnell.stovall

Kung Fu Movie Guide review - Undisputed 3: Redemption: http://bit.ly/UndisputedIII

Kung Fu Movie Guide review - Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning: http://bit.ly/UniversalSoldierDayOfReckoning

Kung Fu Movie Guide review - Falcon Rising: http://bit.ly/FalconRising

Kung Fu Movie Guide review - Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown: http://bit.ly/NeverBackDown2

Kung Fu Movie Guide review - Never Back Down: No Surrender: http://bit.ly/NeverBackDownNoSurrender


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There's a particular magic in the stories behind the fights, the philosophy woven into the choreography, and the sheer dedication it takes to create martial arts cinema. The Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast is built on those stories, offering a backstage pass to the world of Hong Kong action, classic Shaw Brothers epics, and modern martial arts filmmaking. Host Ben Johnson, who created the extensive kungfumovieguide.com resource, sits down for detailed conversations with the very people who bring these films to life. Each episode features an unscripted, in-depth interview with actors who threw the punches, stunt performers who designed the falls, directors who framed the shots, and choreographers who turned violence into poetry. You'll hear about their career paths, the challenges on set, and the deep, personal passion that fuels their work. This isn't just a surface-level recap of famous movies; it's about the craft, the history, and the human effort behind every iconic scene. For anyone who has ever wondered about the artistry behind a perfectly executed fight sequence or the legacy of a genre that spans decades, this podcast provides a rich, engaging listen. Tune in for genuine insights from the heart of martial arts cinema.
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