20 times actors had to learn insane skills for a role

A representation of the "Hollywood" sign / Image Source: Getty
A representation of the "Hollywood" sign / Image Source: Getty

20) Elliot Page mastered roller derby for Whip It (2009)

Elliot Page, wearing Gucci, attends the 2022 LACMA ART+FILM GALA / Image Source: Getty
Elliot Page, wearing Gucci, attends the 2022 LACMA ART+FILM GALA / Image Source: Getty

For the role of Bliss Cavender in Whip It, Elliot Page trained intensively to master the fast-paced, physically demanding sport of roller derby. Working with professional skaters, Page learned advanced techniques like crossovers, skating backward, quick stops, and how to take hits while staying on track. Hours of practice and building stamina made the derby scenes convincing and energetic. Page’s dedication not only brought authenticity to the role but also helped spotlight roller derby on a larger stage. Whip It became a cult classic, blending empowerment and high-energy action with a devoted fanbase.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu