Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Preston Corbell. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Preston , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
I have been fortunate enough to be a part of some meaningful projects both big and small. Some of the projects I look back on and can say, wow that was pretty cool are Eastbound and Down, Blue Mountain State, and One Tree Hill. Eastbound and Down was a concept project that started as an HBO pilot. Working on the pilot was electrifying, everyone was buzzing and excited about what was to come. Brooke Shields and Will Ferrell were even on set. Blue Mountain State was a unique experience where sports met crude humor. It was always fun just to be on set. One Tree Hill is unique because we didn’t know what the show would become later on in pop culture. With the last episode airing in 2012, the show is still so popular and has found a new audience in today’s generation.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a veteran professional stuntman and actor. I started in the film industry in my early teens, modeling and doing bit acting roles. I began doing stunts and mainstream acting in my late teens, which snowballed into a 20-year career and over 100 projects in the film industry that I am very proud of.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
The most significant part of stunts is longevity and pain management with injuries. Some of the injuries I have endured are ruptured Achilles, broken ribs, broken wrists, concussions, torn tendons and ligaments in my legs and feet, torn muscles in my back, and so on. As stuntmen, we strive to avoid injuries so we can still work. Pain management is something that I always stay on top of and mental strength is so important as a professional athlete.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
I think a resource I wish I knew and I think most athletes would agree is guidance with mental health. Sports psychology is so important in understanding how an athlete thinks and how they approach life. I think there are more avenues to seek mental health help than there were when I first started but I wish I knew that accessibility to bettering my mental health at a younger stage in my life.
Contact Info:
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