The Fall Guy
Official Trailer #2
Universal

The Fall Guy (2024) is a high-octane action comedy film directed by David Leitch that serves as a loose adaptation of the classic 1980s TV series of the same name. The $125-150 million production from Universal Pictures stars Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers, a daredevil stuntman working on the latest action blockbuster directed by his ex-girlfriend Jody (Emily Blunt). When the film's lead actor Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) mysteriously goes missing, Colt finds himself entangled in a dangerous criminal conspiracy as he tries to locate the missing star. His search leads him down a twisting path filled with high-speed car chases, explosive fight sequences, and gravity-defying stunts pulled off with little to no visual effects. Amidst the turmoil, Colt also attempts to win back the affections of his former flame Jody, now a hotshot director calling the shots. Their fiery romantic tension adds fuel to the film's propulsive plot. The stacked ensemble cast also features Hannah Waddingham as the ruthless producer Gail, and Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke, and Teresa Palmer in supporting roles. Leitch, a former stunt performer, directs with a clear passion for practical stunts and effects. The Fall Guy pays homage to the great action films of the 1980s with jaw-dropping, meticulously choreographed set pieces. In one scene, the production set a Guinness World Record for the most cannon rolls performed in a car stunt sequence. Critics praised the film's commitment to practical stunt work, with Gosling and Blunt's magnetic performances and sizzling chemistry also earning plaudits. An adrenaline-fueled Valentine to 1980s action classics, The Fall Guy provided a refreshing throwback spectacle.