- 'Speed' is a classic action film
- It turns 30 this year
- Here are some facts about it now
Can you believe everyone's favorite bus ride is turning 30? 'Speed' is still one of the quintessential action movies of our time. Here are some facts about the film you need to know before your next quiz! The passenger actors on the bus got stunt pay because the actors moved from the bus to the rescue vehicle themselves!
'Speed' still holds up even now
Director Jan De Bont wanted Keanu Reeves to cut his hair. “I didn't want people to think of Bill and Ted any more. I want them to think of Keanu as an adult actor".
Also interesting:
Keanu did most of his own stunts! De Bont talked his star into hopping from the running Jaguar into the running bus by saying it was like stepping onto an escalator...
Watch the video above to learn more!