‘The Fall Guy’ is not just a rom-com between a stuntman and a director. It is also a love letter to the stunt community. As a former stunt performer, director David Leitch (‘Deadpool 2’, ‘Atomic Blonde’) paid extra attention to the action sequences and fight scenes in the film, ensuring they’re grand, authentic, and most importantly, highlight the men and women who perform them.
The film is (loosely) based on the 80’s TV show of the same name, starring Lee Majors. In the show, Majors’ Colt Seavers works as a bounty hunter on the side, where his stunt skills come in quite handy in apprehending the wanted. In Leitch’s film, Colt is played by Ryan Gosling, who is tasked to find the missing action star Tom Ryder. All the while he is trying to win back the love of his life – Jody Moreno, played by Emily Blunt.
Joining Gosling and Blunt are Aaron Taylor-Johnson (‘Bullet Train’), Hannah Waddingham (‘Ted Lasso’), Winston Duke (‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’), and Stephanie Hsu (‘Joy Ride’).
Where Can I Watch ‘The Fall Guy’?
The film premiered at SXSW on March 12, 2024, before arriving in theaters on May 3. ‘The Fall Guy’ opened to $27.7 million and has grossed $81.9 million domestically since. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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Just under three weeks after its release, the action flick became available on digital platforms as of May 12, 2024. Missed it in theaters? Now you can enjoy all the action from home – rent for $19.99 or purchase for $24.99 on VOD platforms such as Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Vudu.
The digital release features an extended cut of the film, with an additional 20 minutes of never-before-scene footage, with more action and even more stunts.
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A Record-breaking Stunt Featured In the Film
With former stunt performer David Leitch at the helm of a film about a stuntman, one can expect the movie to showcase some of the most daring stunt sequences. Not only is ‘The Fall Guy’ filled with spectacular action, but it broke the record for most cannon rolls in a film. The record was previously held by ‘Casino Royale,’ where James Bond’s Aston Martin rolled seven times as it swerved off the road.
Performed by stunt driver Logan Holiday, the cannon roll sequence in ‘The Fall Guy’ broke records when it rolled eight and a half times, setting the new record for most cannon rolls performed in a film.
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When Can I Get ‘The Fall Guy’ On Blu-Ray?
While ‘The Fall Guy’ will definitely be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K UHD, no official release date has been announced. In the meantime, retailers such as Target, Amazon, and Wal-Mart have pre-orders available.
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Watch the official trailers for ‘The Fall Guy’ below:
The official synopsis for ‘The Fall Guy’ is below:
After a severe injury sidelines him for a year, stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) is recruited to perform stunts for action star Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) in a new epic directed by Colt’s ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt). Ryder’s sudden disappearance from the shoot, however, not only complicates Colt’s attempt to get back in Jody’s good graces, but finds the fall guy enmeshed in an increasingly sinister plot.
Who’s In the Cast of ‘The Fall Guy’
- Ryan Gosling (‘Barbie’) as Colt Seavers
- Emily Blunt (‘Oppenheimer’) as Jody Moreno
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson (‘Furiosa’)as Tom Ryder
- Hannah Waddingham (‘Ted Lasso’) as Gail
- Winston Duke (‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’) as Dan
- Stephanie Hsu (‘Joy Ride’) as Alma
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