How Furious 7 director James Wan shot actual cars dropping from a plane

Before Furious 7 ever hit theaters, moviegoers knew they were in for at least one high-flying scene, thanks to the film's trailer. In it, we see the franchise's regulars strapped into their cars, but with a new twist: The cars are preparing to parachute out of an airplane.

Director James Wan talked to The New York Times about shooting the scene:

Apologies to the car enthusiasts out there who are cringing at the thought of intentionally smashing that many cars (but a suggestion: Don't go see these movies if you can't handle what amounts to two hours of demolition derby).

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You can read the rest of Wan's interview via The New York Times, and watch the trailer for Furious 7, featuring part of the plane scene, below. —Sarah Eberspacher