West Cork woman talks of 'crazy' stunts she performed in upcoming film featuring Jessica Chastain

Clonakilty native Avril Murphy has brushed shoulders with many famous faces throughout her career as a stunt performer and double, she tells Sarah Horgan.

Stunt performer Avril Murphy, who has made a name for herself in the stunt world doubling up for stars like Jane Seymour

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Sarah Horgan

For a fixture on Hollywood filmsets whose work can involve anything from dodging explosions to hardcore fighting, Avril Murphy’s face is rarely visible on screen.

Despite sharing screentime with stars like Hugh Grant and Jane Seymour, the stunt performer is more likely to be spotted enjoying time with friends and family in her hometown of Clonakilty in West Cork.