The Unexpected Incident That Shook the Set of P.S. I Love You
Gerard Butler, who rose to fame in the 2000s, solidified his status as a top Hollywood actor with hits like Zack Snyder’s 300 and P.S. I Love You. However, during the filming of the romantic comedy, he encountered a serious incident that nearly changed everything within just two days of production.
While Butler enjoyed working alongside Hilary Swank, he admitted to a startling accident on set that almost resulted in a significant injury for her. The mishap occurred during a comedic strip tease scene, where Butler's suspenders malfunctioned, leading to chaos.
Gerard was meant to perform a humorous scene that involved his suspenders, but problems arose when they failed to detach correctly. In what was meant to be a lighthearted moment, the crocodile clips instead flew over his head and struck Swank. The clips ended up hitting her head and causing a gash.
During the scene, one of the clips snagged, causing chaos as Butler crawled toward Swank, who found the situation amusing. However, the clip loosened and flew directly at her, resulting in a painful incident. The crew had protective measures in place, but the situation escalated quickly, causing worry for everyone involved.
Due to the seriousness of the injury, Swank was rushed to the hospital, while Butler was left devastated, feeling responsible for the accident. He described his feelings vividly, expressing how seeing her injury made him emotional.
Thankfully, the ordeal did not have long-term effects on Swank, and P.S. I Love You went on to earn considerable success, grossing over $156 million at the box office.
Prior to this incident, Butler had also undergone intense training for his role in 300, pushing his body to the limit to portray the Spartan warrior. The rigorous six-hour daily workout regimen, which included CrossFit, bodybuilding, and fight training, took a toll on his health but yielded extraordinary results on screen.
The demanding preparation created concerns for Butler, especially since much of the film was filmed against blue screens, but it ultimately became one of the standout films of Snyder's career. P.S. I Love You remains available for viewing on Apple TV, allowing audiences to enjoy the film despite its rocky production history.
