Rebel Wilson discusses the efforts she made for her role in ‘Bride Hard’.

Rebel Wilson never fails to give a hundred, especially when it comes to comedy.

The actress went the extra mile to bring her on-screen character in her new movie to life, and she could not be prouder about how it turned out.

In Rebel Wilson’s new blockbuster, she plays the role of a secret agent who saves the wedding ceremony of her best friend, played by Anna Camp.

The actress mentioned that she engaged in rigorous training sessions to get ready for her latest role in the action comedy film, “Bride Hard.” This was a departure from her usual physical comedy style, which often involved a lot of falls and putting her body at risk.

Wilson shared that she dedicated five weeks to intense training and pushed herself to the limit to meet the demands of her character in the movie. She humorously mentioned how she found it enjoyable to get paid for getting almost fit during the process.

While physical comedy typically involves slapstick elements like running into walls for laughs, Wilson found that action comedy required a different approach. She demonstrated her newfound skills with unconventional weapons like a curling iron, a creative nod to one of her inspirations, Chan.

“When I lived in South Africa, basically to pass the time, I would watch Jackie Chan videos and his comic timing, and I just loved all the movies. Even if they weren’t subtitled and I couldn’t even understand the dialogue, I just loved all his comedy-action scenes,” Wilson explained to PEOPLE.

While it felt good comparing her skills to those of the legendary Chan, Wilson noted that her skills are still pretty much amateur. “I’m a little bit coordinated, but I’m no Bruce Lee, that’s for sure … I just did it kind of as a laugh, I thought,” the “Pitch Perfect” star acknowledged. 

The 45-year-old recalled being injured on set on the last night of filming the action comedy. Wilson explained that a gun accidentally “whacked” her across the face as she got her stunts in.

She revealed that the minor accident during the opening fight sequence scene shooting left her nose split open. But above all, Wilson’s faith in her combat skills is slightly strengthened.

The actress boldly declared, “I think I could throw a good left. I’m heavily left-handed,” she says. “I think I could throw a good left hook. If needed … If we are mugged on the streets.”

In 2023, Deadline confirmed that “Bride Hard” completed its ensemble with a star-studded list of cast, including Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff, Gigi Zumbado, and Da Vinney Joy Randolph, with Simon West in the director’s chair.

More stars like Sam Huntington, Sherry Cola, and Michael O’Neill also made the cut. “Bride Hard” showcased Wilson in an action-packed adventure, where she fights back as a tough-as-nails spy after her best friend gets her posh wedding hijacked by an elite militia unit.

The indie feature was permitted to schedule an interim agreement under SAG-AFTRA. Shaina Steinberg wrote the pic based on a story by Steinberg and CeCe Pleasants, and Savannah, GA, served as the shooting location.

Global sales were handled by WME Independent, as funding for production came via East West Bank. CAA and Authentic Talent & Literary Agency have repped Camp, who had starred in successful movies like “The Help” and “Lovebirds.” 

Atlas Artists represented “Blade,” Dorff, as CAA represented “This Is Us” actor, Hartley. CAA and Liebman Entertainment duly represented Chlumsky, a six-time Primetime Emmy nominee.

Zumbado, who starred in “Pitch Perfect 2” and “The Rookie,” was represented by A3 Artists and Industry Entertainment, while Garcia of “The Lost City” was represented by CAA and Fox Rothschild.

The actress turned on Wilson 2.0 when she decided to hop on the healthy train and shed some pounds. As noted by The Blast, she described that decision as exactly what her career needed to re-emerge.

According to her, weight loss placed her on the list of actors to be considered for more serious roles, different from what she was known for. While her skills remained the same, Wilson noted that they made her more versatile as a professional actress.

“I think people see you differently after weight loss and can imagine you more easily in different roles. So I think that probably had the biggest effect,” she emphasized.

The 45-year-old famously lost about 80 pounds in 2020, and aside from people treating her better, her health has also taken a very positive turn. However, she still finds herself struggling to stay in line, especially when “emotional eating” comes into play.