Culture Cinema & Tv News & features

The Fall Guy set to dazzle UK cinemas with star-studded cast and high-octane action in May 2024

The Fall Guy set to dazzle UK cinemas with star-studded cast and high-octane action in May 2024

The eagerly awaited action thriller, The Fall Guy, is set to make its grand entrance in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 2nd May 2024. This film, directed by the renowned David Leitch and featuring a star-studded cast including Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham and Stephanie Hsu, promises to blend humour with high-octane action in a narrative that pays homage to the unsung heroes of the action movie genre – the stunt community.

The Fall Guy follows the story of Colt Seavers, portrayed by Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling, a stuntman who returns to the fray after an almost career-ending accident. Seavers is on a mission not just to perform death-defying stunts but also to unravel a conspiracy, track down a missing movie star and rekindle an old flame, all the while navigating the perilous waters of the movie industry. The narrative is enriched by the character of Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt, who is Seavers’s ex and the director of the movie within the movie, adding layers of personal conflict and intrigue.

Leitch, known for his work on Bullet TrainDeadpool 2 and Atomic Blonde, brings his personal experience as a former stuntman to the director’s chair, making The Fall Guy his most personal project to date. The film is not just an action-packed thriller but also a love letter to the action movie industry and the hardworking individuals behind the scenes who bring these films to life.

The screenplay, penned by Hobbs & Shaw writer Drew Pearce, is brought to life by a production team that includes Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling and Guymon Casady, ensuring that the film’s action sequences are as authentic as they are breathtaking.

In addition to its thrilling plot and stellar cast, The Fall Guy boasts a rich legacy, drawing inspiration from the hit 1980s TV series of the same name. The film also showcases the talents of Winston Duke and Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, adding further depth to an already compelling ensemble.

With its mix of humour, action and heart, The Fall Guy is poised to be a cinematic experience that celebrates the unsung heroes of the film industry while providing audiences with an unforgettable thrill ride. Check out the new trailer below.

The editorial unit

The Fall Guy is released nationwide on 2nd May 2024.

Watch the trailer for The Fall Guy here:

More in Cinema & Tv

Smurfs

Umar Ali

“A photogenic young heiress who goes missing with her son is like catnip to the tabloids”: Lauren Lyle and Emer Kenny on Karen Pirie season two

Christina Yang

“It makes you laugh while you watch people get blown to pieces”: Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell on The Assassin

Christina Yang

“She’s not the coolest assassin in the world, but she’s a great character in her own right”: Keeley Hawes, Harry and Jack Williams, Freddie Highmore, Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell on The Assassin

Christina Yang

Suranne Jones leads high-stakes political thriller Hostage, launching on Netflix this August

The editorial unit

Too Much

Antonia Georgiou

“A lot of people have said, ‘I’m going to call my mum,’ after watching it”: Paul Andrew Williams and Jason Watkins on Dragonfly at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Christina Yang

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Dragonfly

Christina Yang

Superman

Christopher Connor