A real, trained jaguar was used for the chase scene in Apocalypto, not CGI, although hidden barriers were used to keep the actor safe. The scene was made more terrifying because the animal got closer to the actor than planned. | Chrovies

A real jaguar was used in the intense chase scene of #Apocalypto — not CGI. Director Mel Gibson insisted on using a live animal to capture authentic fear and realism on screen, famously saying, "You can't train a jaguar." To ensure safety, the production team used multiple precautions and camera tricks to keep the actor and the big cat separated while still making the scene look dangerously close. The result became one of the film's most unforgettable and realistic moments. #foocommunity #latino