Scott Adkins came into his prime as an action star at the wrong time. Just as CGI and shaky camerawork replaced practical effects, Adkins perfected what he had to offer—exceptional fighting skills.
“The 28-year-old Scott Adkins was a f-cking beast,” the actor told Polygon. “When I did Undisputed II ... I’m not going to be able to outdo that guy anymore. So for me, the interest is going toward filmmaking, story, character, acting.”
Now 43, Adkins has worked his way to the top of the direct-to-video action film market—alongside his partner-in-crime, director Isaac Florentine.