There's no denying the excitement surrounding the release of the latest installment in the iconic Final Destination franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines, now showing in theaters. This sixth chapter reunites fans with the legendary Tony Todd, best known for his chilling portrayal of the original Candyman. In a poignant twist, Todd delivered an unscripted monologue in the film, a moment producer Craig Perry described as "very bittersweet."
In a recent interview with Deadline, Perry reflected on the entire franchise's journey, which began in 2000, and shared insights about working on the new film. He noted, "We all knew that he was obviously quite ill. And it was pretty clear that this was going to be the last role he would play in a movie, and the fact that it was one of the Final Destination movies made it that much more poignant."
Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein took a bold approach when filming Todd's scene, allowing him to speak directly from the heart. Perry explained, "Our directors, they made a very shrewd decision to take the last couple of lines that were scripted and said, 'Tony, just, just say what you would want to say to the fans. What would you like to impart to them in this moment?'" This decision resulted in an authentic and emotionally charged scene, as Todd spoke directly to the camera and, by extension, to the fans who have supported him over the years. Perry described the moment as "very magical" and "impactful," adding, "It’s one I’ll take with me until I go to the grave."Warning! Spoilers for Final Destination: Bloodlines follow:
