The Fall Guy
Overview
The Fall Guy is a 2024 action comedy film directed by David Leitch, based on the 1980s television series of the same name. The film stars Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman; Emily Blunt as Jody Moreno, a first-time director and Colt's ex-girlfriend; and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tom Ryder, a movie star who has gone missing. Colt is a veteran stuntman who is recovering from a career-ending injury. He is hired to find Tom Ryder, who has disappeared. Colt discovers that Tom has been kidnapped, and he must use his stunt skills to rescue him. The film is a love letter to the stunt profession, filled with spectacular, practical stunts. The film features a car chase through downtown Sydney, a fight scene on a moving dump truck, and a finale involving a helicopter and a boat. The film is also a romantic comedy, exploring the relationship between Colt and Jody. The Fall Guy was a critical and commercial success, earning over $180 million worldwide. The film was praised for its stunts, its performances, and its humor.
