Did Van Damme really do the Volvo split?

Did Van Damme really do the Volvo split?

The Internet is buzzing about a new online commercial that shows actor Jean-Claude Van Damme appearing to perform a split between two moving Volvo FM trucks. “The stunt is real and is performed in just one take,” said Anders Vilhelmsson, public relations manager for the Volvo Trucks brand.

Can Jean Claude still do splits?

Van Damme’s heyday may have been in the late ’80s and early ’90s, but the guy is still making movies — and still doing splits. In this 2015 film, he performs his signature move while clinging to the side of a moving car.

How the epic split was made?

It features Jean-Claude Van Damme performing gymnastic splits on the wing mirrors between two backwards moving trucks set to the music “Only Time” by Enya. The commercial was recorded in a single take at an abandoned Spanish airport. It was produced by the agency Forsman & Bodenfors and was directed by Andreas Nilsson.

Did Van Damme do his own stunts?

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A highly skilled martial artist, he performed his own stunts in films including Bloodsport and Timecop, and charmed audiences – female fans in particular – with his thick French/Belgian accent and flirtatious demeanour.

How old is Jean Claude?

61 years (October 18, 1960)
Jean-Claude Van Damme/Age

Is Rob Van Dam related to Van Dam?

The 48-year-old is known for his unique move set, but also has an uncanny resemblance to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. RVD is not related to the action star from the 80s and 90s, but was recently asked how the name came about. The 48-year-old claimed the name wasn’t his idea despite the resemblance to Jean-Claude.

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