Kevin Sussman and Lauren Lapkus said filming a falling scene for Episode 6 of HBO Max’s *Stuart Fails To Save the Universe* was genuinely frightening, as the speed of the stunt left them unable to produce the screams required for the scene. Their comments underline the demanding practical work behind the *Big Bang Theory* spin-off, whose episode sends its characters through multiple bizarre alternate universes.

In the episode, Stuart, Denise, Bert and Barry become stranded between universes after disagreeing over whether to remain in a world populated by cow-descended humans. Lapkus said the cast were dropped about 30 feet on high wires to portray the endless fall, while other Season 1 scenes involved bald caps and goo-filled “Matrix” pods; Episode 6 also required extensive hay, grass and simulated choking.