Cat's Eyes Season 2: Tom Leeb reveals the insane behind-the-scenes of this real airplane stunt

Season 2 of Cat's Eyes continues to thrill action and suspense lovers with high-stakes sequences and breathtaking stunts. Among the standout moments, the character of the Marquis finds himself caught in an unforgettable aviation set-piece that turns into a nightmare when Gabriel, played by Jérôme Le Banner, shoots down the aircraft.

Behind this pulse-pounding moment lies a surprisingly authentic shooting process. In an interview, actor Tom Leeb revealed that the sequence was shot in real conditions high above the ground. Rather than relying entirely on CGI and green screens, the production took to the skies.

"I am 100% in the plane. We actually took off," Leeb shared, describing a fifteen-minute flight around the Cergy-Pontoise airport accompanied by a professional pilot and a cameraman.

Directed by Alexandre Laurent, the shoot required remarkable precision. The pilot periodically destabilized the aircraft while Leeb had to pretend to dodge incoming bullets and manipulate a mock control stick. Repeating this simulation roughly fifteen times provided genuine thrills and elevated the realism of the sequence.

For the actor, having access to such diverse stunts—ranging from sports cars and motorbikes to helicopters, airplanes, and paragliding—represents an extraordinary milestone for French television production.

Fans eager to know whether the Marquis survived the crash can catch the explosive episodes on TF1 and its streaming platform TF1+.