Arrow star, Stephen Amell, at his Heroes and Villains Fan Fest Chicago Panel, shared that Supervising Stunt Co-ordinator, James Bamford, will be promoted to a Producer/Director role for Season 6. In answering a fan question on what keeps him going, Stephen said: "James Bamford, the fight coordinator, is now not only a director, but is... Continue Reading →
Stephen and Bam
Stephen just shared an awesome photo of he and James on the set of Arrow: Here's a few more:
This Stuff is Insane… It’s Sick
Arrow wrapped early today and Stephen Amell shared via Facebook, some thoughts on the Arrow action they've shot so far: We have been having such a fantastic time shooting the first part of the season of Arrow and I am so excited. I'm getting constant texts right now from James Bamford, who's in Los Angeles... Continue Reading →
Just Hit Him… This Is Not A Chorus Line
I've been catching up on the full Arrow Panel from San Diego Comic-Con and one of the funniest moments is when Stephen and John share James' reactions when John adds extra flourishes in fight sequences. Coming from a dance background it's natural for John to bounce and add extra hand movements, which are not appropriate... Continue Reading →
“Most Vicious Oner” Films Tuesday
Several weeks ago Arrow star Stephen Amell shared a message he received, presumably from Stunt Co-ordinator James Bamford, about training for the "most vicious oner in the history of TV": https://twitter.com/stephenamell/status/745722317938950144 Over the weekend, Stephen responded to a fan question when the sequence would take place: https://twitter.com/stephenamell/status/751928032261132288 UPDATE: From Bam today: https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/752701740672167936 We don't have... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes on Arrow
Arrow's Paul Blackthorne shared some wonderful photos behind the scenes shooting Code of Silence, the episode James directed. What a talented man he is. Here's a few shots. View the full gallery James hugging the adorable Miss Emily Bett Rickards James chatting with the lovely Ms Charlotte Ross Emily at the engagement... Continue Reading →
Photos and video from the Code of Silence shoot
That's a wrap. Final words to James https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/685788085611704320 https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/685790624658767872 Update: James shared the following via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BATVz-HloKu/ Filming moved to Rogers Arena Friday night. Stephen posted the following photo https://instagram.com/p/BATpE_xyNDX/ Perhaps some motorcycle stunts. https://twitter.com/whatsfilming/status/685601409039872000 Two days this week the Arrow cast and crew are filming at Vogue Theatre on Granville Street for a Mayoral... Continue Reading →
We went hardcore parkour in 412
Stephen Amell responded to a question about jaw-dropping stunts he or another person has done recently and teased about an upcoming parkour sequence in 412 that may be the best Arrow has done to date. Bold words from the lead actor. Here's his response: "I do some stunts coming up! First of all, we went... Continue Reading →
Heroes & Villains Fan Fest announce… James Bamford
Have you got your ticket to Heroes & Villains Fan Fest in San Jose in November? Arrow Fight/Stunt Co-ordinator/Director James Bamford will be joining cast members Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, John Barrowman, Caity Lotz and Casting Director David Rapaport at the convention. GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT James Bamford (Stunt Coordinator For Arrow, The Flash) joins... Continue Reading →
BamBam Behind The Scenes of The Climb: 100% Amell
This is the stunt video fans have all been waiting for since the shocking finale to the Arrow vs Ra's al Ghul fight in The Climb. Stunt Co-ordinator/Fight Co-ordinator, James Bamford, explains the fight was entirely shot on location at the top of Grouse Mountain and it was 100% Stephen Amell, no stunt double. That... Continue Reading →