Colin Farrell Says He Had Panic Attacks While Filming ‘Thirteen Lives’

Colin Farrell Says He Had Panic Attacks While Filming ‘Thirteen Lives’: “It Was Incredibly Nerve Racking”

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he couldn’t resist diving behind him. “I couldn’t have Viggo take all the glory,” Farrell joked to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday night

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“I might have to blame Viggo for that decision but, you know, in for a penny in for a pound. If Viggo’s in, I’m in.”

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Thirteen Lives, now in select theaters from MGM/UA before a global Prime Video debut on Aug. 5

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A collective consisting of the world’s most skilled divers alongside Thai forces and upwards of 10,000 volunteers to attempt a harrowing rescue of twelve boys and their coach.

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“I had a couple of really panicky moments underwater when I had to say to myself, ‘Just relax. Be calm. You’re fine. There’s nothing to worry about. Your tank is good

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