Sandy Bella's grueling training for the action scenes in the movie 7 Dogs
Rising star Sandy Bella revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the intensive physical and artistic preparations she underwent before filming her role as Jessica in the movie 7 Dogs. In an exclusive interview with Al-Youm newspaper, Bella confirmed that portraying the character required a strict commitment to rigorous daily training for nearly two consecutive months. This was necessary to achieve the required fitness level and skill to perform the action scenes with the high professionalism befitting the scale of this highly anticipated film.
Details of Jessica's training camp
Actress Sandy Bella explained that she underwent near-daily training sessions of two to three hours, with only one or two days of rest during busy weeks. She noted that this intense physical exertion and high level of mental focus are clearly reflected on screen in the final product that audiences are currently seeing. This approach reflects the filmmakers' desire to deliver authentic action cinema that relies on the actors' actual performances rather than solely on visual effects.
Global standards set by the creators of the "John Wick" series in the film 7 Dogs
One of the biggest surprises of the film is that the creators of 7 Dogs a world-class fight choreography and training team—the same professional team that designed and executed the famous fight scenes in the popular Hollywood action film series, "John Wick." Bella expressed her immense pride in training under these experts, receiving advanced training that included proper combat stances, precise defensive and offensive movements, and how to handle weapons professionally and safely under direct supervision to ensure everyone's safety and prevent any injuries during filming.
A new boom in the Arab film industry
Sandy Bella's participation in this film comes at a time when the Middle Eastern film industry, particularly in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, is experiencing an unprecedented production boom aimed at elevating the local industry to global standards. Arab films are increasingly moving towards large-scale productions and attracting international talent to enhance the quality of the final product and compete strongly in the Arab and regional box office. In this regard, Bella expressed her immense happiness at being part of this cinematic transformation, considering the film a significant pioneering step that paves the way for more world-class action films in the region. She added that she felt incredibly proud upon seeing the final cut of the film, hoping that it will resonate widely with audiences both locally and internationally.
