Hollywood star Gerard Butler recently revealed that while filming his upcoming movie “Plane,” he accidentally smeared a handful of acid on his face. The actor said he didn’t realize what was happening until his face and throat started burning painfully, which caused a ruckus on the set.
The film crew realized it was phosphoric acid, which then caused confusion about how best to remove the liquid. Butler went on to share that the burning sensation lasted for several hours and joked that it was, however, good for the film sequence.
In “Plane,” which premiered Jan. 13, Butler plays a pilot who has to make an emergency landing in hostile territory. He is then forced to work with an accused murderer who is transported on a plane to rescue a kidnapped passenger.
Read on to learn more.
Gerard Butler Opens Up About Scary Acid Incident
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During an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” Butler shared the story of an accident that occurred while filming her upcoming movie “Plane.” In the film, Butler plays the role of a strong pilot who, in one scene, does some work on the plane’s landing gear. During the filming of this scene, the accident happened.
He said per Insider, “I put my hand between these two wheels, sort of pretending that I knew what I was doing. Every time I take my hands out, they’re covered in blood and green liquid, right? And I was like, ‘I don’t know what this green fluid is.’” The actress later said that when she rubbed the sweat off her face, the fluid transferred to her skin.
Butler also said, “All of a sudden, it was in my throat. It’s in my mouth. The nose is up. It’s in my eyes. It burned my face, and I mean burned.” To make matters worse, Butler said the day of the accident was their hottest day in Puerto Rico, which added heat to the burning acid sensation.
The Crew Realized It Was Phosphoric Acid
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Butler shared that the film crew quickly realized the green liquid was actually phosphoric acid, which then caused a commotion over how best to remove the acid and stop the burning sensation on Butler’s body. Some of the crew suggested he wash his face immediately, while others objected, saying it would make the sensation worse.
According to the official CDC website, a person affected by phosphoric acid should wash the affected area immediately and seek professional medical help. An airline pilot negotiating on the “Plane” set reportedly yelled “No!” on the idea of washing Butler’s body with water to treat acid burns.
Gerard Butler Jokes The Incident Is Great For Filming
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During the interview, Butler also joked that the sour taste on his face ended up lasting for several hours. He joked, however, that the accident ended up being good for the film’s sequence. The “London Has Fallen” actor said, “Anything for the job!” which caused Meyers and the audience to start laughing.
Meyers also joked that with the intense COVID-19 protocol on the film set, there were “maybe 10 people there making sure no one gave each other COVID and no one stopped you from putting acid on your face.” Butler also laughed heartily at the host’s joke.
‘Plane’ Premieres On January 13th
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In “Plane,” Butler played the role of tough pilot Brodie Torrance who had to make an emergency landing on hostile ground. The film debuts in theaters on January 13 and also stars Tony Goldwyn, Mike Colter, and Yoson Ann. It was directed by Jean-François Richet.
According to the film’s synopsis, “Torrance saves his plane’s passengers from being struck by lightning by making a risky landing on a war-torn island — only to discover that surviving the landing is only the beginning. When dangerous rebels take most of the passengers hostage, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare, an accused murderer being transported by the FBI.”
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