Did Sandra Bullock do any driving for Speed?

Sandra Bullock actually learned to drive a bus for the film, passing her test on her first attempt.

What kind of bus is in Speed?

Eleven GM New Look buses (TDH-5303) and three Grumman 870 buses were used in the film’s production. Two of them were blown up, one was used for the high-speed scenes, one had the front cut off for inside shots, and one was used solely for the “under bus” shots.

How fast did the bus have to go in Speed?

In the movie Speed, Dennis Hopper’s character places a bomb on a freeway commuter bus. Once the bus reaches 50 mph on the freeway, the bomb is armed. If the speed drops below 50 mph, the bomb goes off. Even in 1994, staying above 50 mph on an LA freeway during the 8 a.m. rush hour was a challenge.

Did Keanu do his own stunts in Speed?

Jan de Bont, who directed the 1994 action thriller Speed, revealed the unusual method he used to help Keanu Reeves get comfortable with stunts.

Who turned down a role in Speed?

Why Halle Berry turned down the chance to be in ‘Speed’ with Keanu Reeves. Starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, 1994’s Speed is one of the most iconic films of the decade.

Why is Keanu Reeves not in Speed?

Reeves also told Jimmy Kimmel in 2015 that he chose not to participate because he didn’t like the script. “I didn’t get to be in that. Well, I decided not to be in that,” he said at the time. “I loved working with [director] Jan de Bont and Sandra, of course.