JACKSON – You could say, the devil made him do it. Actor Patrick Wilson recently tried out the new ‘Jersey Devil Coaster’ at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Wilson is currently starring in the new film “The Conjuring, The Devil Made Me Do It” which is in area theaters. He stopped by the popular amusement park to check out the Jersey Devil Coaster – the world’s tallest, fastest and longest single-rail coaster.
The roller coaster recently debuted to the public and Six Flags captured Wilson’s ride on camera as he plunged 13 stories and flew with the devil through five intense elements at speeds nearing 60 miles per hour.
The coaster was named after the fabled Jersey Devil known to have stalked the Pine Barrens for more than 100 years.
Wilson is best known for his leading roles in the supernatural horror franchises “Insidious” and “The Conjuring.” He was well prepared to dance with the devil. “That was really good, come ride it,” he said at the end of his inaugural run.
He spent the rest of the day enjoying the park’s other record-breaking coasters and thrill rides with his family which include his two children Kiassian McCarrell Wilson, Kalin Patrick Wilson and his wife Polish-American actress and author Dagmara Dominczyk.
The 48-year-old actor spent his early career starring in Broadway musicals starting in 1995. He received two Tony Award nominations for his role in “The Full Monty” and “Oklahoma.” He has appeared in various TV shows including “Fargo,” “Angels in America,” and “A Gifted Man.”
Beyond being the lead in the two horror franchises he is also known for his portrayal of the villainous Orm Marius/Ocean Master, the half-brother of Arthur Curry in the film “Aquaman” based on the DC Comics character.
Six Flags Great Adventure features a number of attractions including roller coasters named after DC Comics characters as well as costumed superheroes who entertain children and adults at the park.
