The Fall Guy (2024) is an action-comedy film with a hint of romance. Colt Seavers (played by Ryan Gosling) is a Hollywood stuntman who gets injured badly during a fall. He leaves the industry and his girlfriend Jody (played by Emily Blunt) behind to recover. Eighteen months later, Colt gets pulled back in when Jody, now a director, needs him on her new sci-fi film. There’s a twist: the movie’s star, Tom Ryder (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson), mysteriously disappears. Colt ends up investigating the disappearance while also trying to win back Jody.
The film is packed with action sequences, throws in some nostalgia for the 1980s TV show it’s loosely based on, and relies on the chemistry between Gosling and Blunt.
Cast and Crew
Cast:
- Colt Seavers: Ryan Gosling (known for “Drive”, “La La Land”) takes on the role of the down-on-his-luck stuntman.
- Jody Moreno: Emily Blunt (known for “The Devil Wears Prada”, “A Quiet Place”) portrays Colt’s ex-girlfriend and the film’s director.
- Gail Meyer: Hannah Waddingham (known for “Ted Lasso”, “Game of Thrones”) plays the film’s producer.
- Tom Ryder: Aaron Taylor-Johnson (known for “Kick-Ass”, “Tenet”) is the missing movie star Colt is tasked with finding.
Crew:
- Director: David Leitch, known for his action-packed films like “John Wick” and “Atomic Blonde,” brings his expertise to The Fall Guy.
- Writers: This is a collaborative effort between Drew Pearce (known for “Iron Man 3”) and Glen A. Larson, the creator of the original Fall Guy television series.
Some film facts
- Despite debuting at number one, the film’s overall box office gross of $66.4 million fell short of expectations. Initial projections were for a much higher opening weekend haul.
- Director David Leitch was a former stuntman himself, lending authenticity to the film’s action sequences
Is The Fall Guy movie a remake?
The film is a loose adaptation of the 1980s TV show of the same name, but with a more modern setting and focus on the darker side of Hollywood.
Did Ryan Gosling do his stunts in The Fall Guy?
He did perform some stunts: Gosling tackled a few impressive feats himself, including a 12-story fall (with safety measures in place, of course!), a fight scene in a spinning garbage truck, and some wild surfing on a metal plate.
Stunt doubles played a big role: The film is known for its action sequences, and for the most dangerous maneuvers,Gosling had a team of skilled stunt performers behind him.
Respect for the stunt community: One of the interesting aspects of the film is its focus on stunt people and the risks they take. Gosling himself has been vocal about his appreciation for their work.
Review
Is it a little long? Yes. Does it take a while to get going? Yeah, maybe. But this is a pure popcorn film and as a kid of the 80s this was everything I grew up with. LOVED IT.
Gosling reminded me to watch Drive again – you’ve all seen it, right?
Spicy margarita anyone?