Actor and comedian Kevin Hart arrived on set to commence filming on a new project, five months after surviving a near-catastrophic car accident. The stand-up got his first big break from Judd Apatow in 2001 on the often-forgotten TV series Undeclared. Since then, he’s starred in major blockbusters (and their sequels) like Ride Along, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, and the animated hit The Secret Life of Pets. His return to filming comes on the heels of multiple announcements for future projects, such as a third Ride Along, two new TV series, and a remake of the 1988 comedy The Great Outdoors.
However, the actor nearly lost everything on the morning of September 1st, 2019, when a Plymouth Barracuda carrying Hart and two others flipped off Mullholland Highway in Los Angeles rolled down an embankment and landed on its roof. The top of the vehicle was nearly destroyed on impact, according to video the actor later shared. Although Hart was not driving the car, he still suffered from “major back injuries,” requiring months of physical rehab.
Kevin Hart triumphantly returned to acting when he arrived on the set of a new project to begin filming for the first time since his accident. Just Jared reports that the production, a new movie, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Hart arrived to set in a tan jacket, maroon shirt, and black pants, but there were no further indications which of his many upcoming projects he was in town to film.
Hart’s injured back required him to have surgery, and it took many months of recovery for the comedian to get to this point in his rehabilitation. Not only did co-stars like Dwayne the Rock Johnson offer their words of encouragement, but Hart himself took to social media to detail the healing process and time in physical therapy. Hart is one of the most prolific entertainers in Hollywood today, with multiple movies and shows currently in the works, so it’s tough to say which new project he’s filming. However, the life-threatening injuries he sustained could have been severely detrimental to the longevity of his career, so whatever he’s shooting, it’s nice to see him back up and running.
His two most recent projects, Jumanji: The Next Level and his Netflix special Kevin Hart: Don’t F**k This Up, both garnered significant attention from audiences. With such rising popularity, Kevin Hart is fortunate to be able to continue his career. His relentless work ethic will be vital to his comeback, considering his past endeavors. Let’s hope that we have many more years to enjoy his acting and comedic talent.
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Source: Just Jared
