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 film brings back the legendary Tony Todd, known for his chilling role as the original Candyman. In a poignant turn of events, Todd delivered an unscripted monologue that has left fans deeply moved. Producer Craig Perry described Todd’s final appearance as “very bittersweet.”
In a recent interview with Deadline, Perry reflected on the new film and his journey producing the entire franchise, which began in 2000. He shared, “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 step when filming Todd’s scene, allowing him to speak directly from the heart rather than sticking to the script. 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 a scene that resonates deeply with viewers because, as Perry noted, “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:
