Apple TV+’s Lazarus – Stunt Coordination by Richard Buckman
When psychological intensity meets cinematic action, precision becomes everything. In Apple TV+’s upcoming thriller series Lazarus, based on the bestselling Lars Kepler novels, UAA’s Richard Buckman led U.S.-based stunt coordination — helping bring the dark, emotional tone of the series to life through movement and design.
Starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham, Lazarus dives deep into obsession, trauma, and pursuit. Behind every gripping chase and confrontation stands Buckman’s team of trained stunt professionals, ensuring authenticity and safety across the show’s most demanding moments.
From Page to Screen – Building Tension Through Movement
Adapting the intensity of Lars Kepler’s novels for television required translating psychological fear into physical expression.
Buckman’s coordination focused on realistic, story-driven stunts — ensuring that the series’ violent and emotional sequences grounded the tension in character, not spectacle.
UAA’s Role in Apple TV+ Productions
For Lazarus, UAA handled U.S. stunt coordination, working in collaboration with the production teams.
Buckman’s unit provided expertise in:
- Realistic hand-to-hand combat choreography
- Controlled fall and tactical stunts
- Coordination between units
- On-set safety and actor coaching
Lazarus demanded logistical precision and consistent performance — something Buckman and the UAA-USA team are known for delivering.
The Art of Controlled Chaos
Each episode of Lazarus walks the line between thriller and emotional drama — and that balance is mirrored in its stunt design.
Buckman’s approach emphasized emotional truth in physical performance, ensuring the actors’ vulnerability was never lost amid the chaos.
By integrating his fight choreography and pre-visualization background, Buckman crafted stunts that are visually cinematic yet firmly grounded in realism.
Learn more about UAA-USA’s Stunt Coordinators working across Apple TV+, CBS, Disney, and major streaming platforms.
About Richard Buckman
With experience spanning television, streaming, and feature projects, Richard Buckman continues to set the standard for story-driven stunt design.
His leadership combines creativity, discipline, and on-set communication — key traits that make him one of UAA’s most sought-after coordinators.
Conclusion
Apple TV+’s Lazarus is shaping up to be one of the year’s most gripping thrillers — where psychological depth meets physical storytelling.
With Richard Buckman and UAA’s stunt team handling U.S.-based coordination, the series achieves a balance of authenticity, safety, and cinematic artistry that defines modern television stunt work.