This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with stuntman Vic Plajas, whose journey from teaching martial arts to working on major film and TV productions is packed with incredible stories, brutal stunt work, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood chaos.

Before we tackle Escape Plan 2 next week, Vic shares what it really takes to survive in the stunt world — from taking hits on screen to working alongside action legends.

We get into everything, including:

🥋 How Vic went from teaching martial arts to becoming a stunt performer on Netflix’s Luke Cage

💥 Breaking into Hollywood stunt work and learning the realities of the industry

🎬 What it’s really like filming fight scenes, falls, deaths, and high-impact action sequences

😂 Vic’s mom being a massive fan of Dwayne Johnson — and the surreal experience of watching her son die on screen

🔥 His thoughts on the legendary debate: Steven Seagal vs. Jean-Claude Van Damme

📺 Working in the modern streaming era and how action television has evolved

👊 The discipline, training, and mindset required to succeed as a stunt performer

🎥 Behind-the-scenes stories from sets, stunt teams, and action filmmaking chaos



Vic brings honesty, humor, and a true passion for action movies, making this a must-listen episode for martial arts fans, stunt junkies, and anyone curious about the people risking their bodies behind the scenes.