One Lunch That Changed Two Lives | Wilmington News

Two Wilmington teens, Kevin Dennis and John Copeman, were forever changed after a chance meeting with stunt legend Dick Warlock on the set of “Firestarter.” Instead of just autographs, Warlock invited them to lunch, watched their homemade horror films, and spent the day cheering them on — a moment that launched both into careers in film. Dennis became a video producer; Copeman rose to become a top stunt coordinator, even earning an Emmy nomination. Years later, Dennis reconnected with Warlock at a convention, sparking a lifelong friendship and the creation of Warlock’s memoir, “The Shape of My Career,” which reveals his wild childhood, his grit on sets like “The Abyss,” and his enduring love for fans. At 86, Warlock still hits four conventions a year, finding joy in their admiration — and for Dennis, the true magic was how one afternoon of kindness reshaped two lives forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4cf7826be764cb9