There's no denying the excitement surrounding the release of the new Final Destination movie currently showing in theaters. Final Destination: Bloodlines marks the sixth installment in the iconic franchise, and it wouldn't be complete without the presence of legend Tony Todd. The late actor, best known for his chilling portrayal of the original Candyman, delivered a powerful monologue in the film. According to producer Craig Perry, this speech was unscripted, making Todd's final appearance "very bittersweet."
"We all knew that he was obviously quite ill," Perry shared with Deadline in a recent interview discussing both the new film and his experience with the franchise, which began in 2000. "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 step when filming Todd's scene, choosing to allow him to speak from the heart rather than follow the script. "Our directors made a very shrewd decision to take the last couple of lines that were scripted and said, 'Tony, just say what you would want to say to the fans. What would you like to impart to them in this moment?'" Perry explained. "So, everything that makes that scene so emotional is authentic because that was just Tony talking through the camera to the very fans who supported him for so many years. It was a very magical moment on set. It was an impactful moment, and it's one I'll take with me until I go to the grave."
Warning! Spoilers for Final Destination: Bloodlines follow:
