Aaron Taylor-Johnson went to an "explosives boot camp" to prepare to play a bomb expert in the crime thriller Fuze. When an unexploded WWII bomb is discovered on a busy construction site in the heart of London, Taylor-Johnson's military bomb expert Will Tranter is called in to handle the risky situation. To prepare for the role, the British actor - and rumoured James Bond frontrunner - worked with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) consultant Nick Orr, who put him through his paces with his hands-on teaching methods. "One example was bringing on Nick Orr, our professional EOD consultant. I was genuinely inspired by his service," the 28 Years Later star told The Hollywood Reporter. "We had the opportunity to go through an 'explosives boot camp,' learning how to build and detonate them." Director David Mackenzie admitted it was "definitely a hassle" shooting such a high-octane thriller in crowded central London, however, Taylor-Johnson felt that the challenging logistics added to the experience. "I love filming in London and the local crews are exceptional," the Bullet Train star praised. "I think the challenge for us was locking off streets and having our background cast evacuate en masse. Then resetting, whilst letting the traffic pass through." Fuze served as a reunion between Taylor-Johnson and Mackenzie after 2018's Outlaw King, and they're already talking about working together again on a Fuze sequel. "We've already started investigating (a sequel)," said Mackenzie. "So if it catches the imagination of the audience..." Fuze, also starring Sam Worthington, Theo James and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson went to 'explosives boot camp' to prepare for Fuze

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