Did they really jump the bus in Speed?

Go behind the scenes of one the most famous stunts in action movie history and learn why we it keeps us on the edge of our seats despite its absurdity. Ok, in fairness, part of the bus jump scene in "Speed" was CGI, i.e. they didn't actually jump a bus across a giant gap in a freeway, but they did jump a bus.

How fast was the bus actually going in Speed?

In the movie Speed, Dennis Hopper's character places a bomb on a freeway commuter bus. Once the bus reaches 50 mph on the freeway, the bomb is armed. If the speed drops below 50 mph, the bomb goes off.

Did Keanu do his own stunts in Speed?

Reeves also did the majority of his own stunts, including the scene where Jack jumps onto the bus from the moving car. Bont did not want Reeves to do it but he secretly trained with the stunt team and did it in one take.

How did they film the bus scene in Speed?

We had this kicker ramp that made the bus go up in the air, and we were just a couple of notches off. But I don't think it ruined the movie one bit, but Jan just wanted it to dive in more. Boyd Shermis: The shoot was so great. The freeway interchange where we shot it hadn't been opened yet.

How fast would the bus in Speed have to go to make the jump?

The Speed bus jump is probably one of the most infamous stunts in all movie history. The lead characters Jack (Keanu Reaves) and Annie (Sandra Bullock) divert onto a highway in an effort to keep the bus above 80 km/hr. But there's a problem – a 50 foot (15 m) gap in the highway ahead. They'll have to jump it!

Speed's Bus Jump: How they did it!

Did Keanu Reeves go under the bus in Speed?

Keanu Reeves was actually tethered to the bottom of the bus for parts of one scene. The I-105 had recently been completed, but not opened at the time of production. The filmmakers were given all the time they needed to complete the freeway scenes, without the hassle of closing down an operating major freeway.

Why didnt Keanu Reeves play Speed 2?

Keanu Reeves revealed he turned down a role in "Speed 2" because of the script. During an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show," Reeves said he didn't "respond" to the writing. "I'm sure we've all had this kind of feeling... when things just don't feel right," he explained.

How many buses were used in the movie Speed?

Eleven GM New Look buses (TDH-5303) and three Grumman 870 buses were used in the film's production. Two of them were blown up, one was used for the high-speed scenes, one had the front cut off for inside shots, and one was used solely for the "under bus" shots.

How big was the gap in the road in Speed?

gap in the road, at least 50-feet wide, and they can't stop or even slow down.

What happened to the bus in Speed?

The Blown-Up Bus Nearly Resulted in an Unintended Disaster

However, while the crew was filming the whole scene, a lady ran down the hill towards the bus. She had no idea the crew was shooting a movie and jumped on the bus like she'd missed her bus.

Why is Jack not in Speed 2?

Reeves was offered $12 million to reprise his role as Jack Traven, but turned it down because he did not like the script, was financially secure from the success of Speed, and felt he was not "ready to mentally and physically" star in another action film after having completed Chain Reaction (1996).

Did Keanu break his neck?

TIL that Keanu Reeves had suffered from and undergone surgery for two-level fusion of the cervical spine which had been slowly paralyzing his legs, only a few months before filming for The Matrix began.

How much did Sandra Bullock make in speed?

How much did Sandra Bullock make for Speed? Bullock made $500,000 for her star-making turn in Speed alongside Keanu Reeves in 1994.

Was the plane empty in Speed?

Nobody knew that the plane was full of gasoline and bombs. They were shooting it half of the day, and at the end of the day it was like, 'Okay, let's blow the bus up.

Is Speed a true story?

Speed's story was the result of a misunderstanding

Just ask Graham Yost, who wrote the "Speed" script based on an inaccurate story his father had told him about a movie.

How old was Keanu Reeves when he did Speed?

Reeves was 29 when Speed was released, and I don't think he's ever been better than he is as Jack Traven, the buzzcut badass whose quick-thinking heroics keep the film (and the bus) moving at its adrenalized clip.

What is Rule 126 of the Highway Code?

Rule 126. Stopping distances. Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear. If you have to stop in a tunnel, leave at least a 5-metre gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Why are they called sleeping policeman?

The sleeping policeman name was originated in Britain. However it has many different names in other countries. In New Zealand English they are called a Juddar Bar and in Croatia, Slovenia and Russia they use the term Lying-Down Policeman to describe a speed bump.

What happens if you hit a speed bump too fast?

When you travel too fast over a speed bump, your shocks are unable to absorb the energy that rapidly, which can cause damage like bending out of shape or leaking hydraulic fluid. If this happens often enough, the shocks can begin to break down and will be unable to protect your car.

How much did Keanu Reeves make from speed?

Keanu Reeves Salary Highlights

He earned $95,000 for his role in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He earned $1.2 million for 1994's Speed. That's the same as around $2 million after adjusting for inflation.

Does Keanu Reeves like Sandra Bullock?

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock met while starring in the 1994 film "Speed." Many wondered if the two ever dated due to their on-screen chemistry in "Speed" and "The Lake House." Though the two have admitted, separately, to having a crush on each other, they have never dated.

Where did they film speed?

Speed was shot in Los Angeles, California, USA. Filming locations included Los Angeles International Airport, Mojave Air & Space Port, Fox Plaza, Southern California Gas Co, Los Angeles City Hall, C. Erwin Piper Technical Center, and TCL Chinese Theatre. Hollywood / Highland, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Why did Speed 2 flop?

Fun rides aren't enough anymore.” It was blah. Just a very expensive blah. Production was also beset by a hurricane, dangerous stunts, de Bont's temper and the picture came in far over budget and over schedule. At the time of release, the trades reported that the budget for Speed 2: Cruise Control was $145 million.

How rich is Keanu Reeves?

Reeves has an estimated net worth of $380 million.

Is Jack mentioned in Speed 2?

Keanu Reeves has reflected on his decision not to star in Speed 2. The actor, 57, starred in the original 1994 action film Speed as Jack Traven, an officer in the Los Angeles Police Department's Swat team who has to prevent a bomb exploding on a city bus by keeping its speed above 50mph.