In an interview withThe Guardian, Holmes recalled realizing immediately that he had broken his neck on set.
But the weight proved to be too much and slammed Holmes into the wall with overwhelming force.
Throughout his challenging journey of recovery, Holmes found support from friends and family, including Radcliffe.
The “Harry Potter” star shared his initial aspirations to direct the documentary about Holmes' life.
“For some reason, I thought I might know how to direct a documentary.
I absolutely didn’t.”
Aged 17 at the series' start, Holmes and the then 11-year-old Radcliffe formed a brotherly connection.
Holmes was not only Radcliffe’s stunt double, but also his gymnastics coach.
“I was like Dan’s P.E.
teacher when he was a kid,” Holmes recounted toEntertainment Weekly.
But I was there all day, every day with the crew.
The aftermath of Holmes’s accident was deeply felt by the entire cast and crew.
“I was like, ‘What is people getting sacked really going to change?
In a show of unwavering support, Daniel Radcliffe also stepped in to support Holmes during this difficult time.
The duo also advocated for the recognition of stunt performers at the Academy Awards in Hollywood.
… Everyone has put their bodies on the line to make the things we love.
It seems crazy not to acknowledge that.”
