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The Fall Guy (2024 film)

The Fall Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Fall Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce. Loosely based on the 1980s television series of the same name, it stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The film follows a stuntman pulled into a conspiracy while trying to help save a movie production and reconnect with his former girlfriend.

Plot

The story centres on Colt Seavers, a stuntman who returns to work after a serious injury and becomes involved in locating a missing movie star. His efforts draw him into a larger conspiracy while he tries to help complete his former girlfriend’s film.

Production

The film was directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce. It was developed as a loose cinematic adaptation of the 1980s television series created by Glen A. Larson.

Release

The Fall Guy premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2024, and was released theatrically in the United States on May 3, 2024, by Universal Pictures.

Reception

Search results describe the film as receiving generally positive reviews from critics. Reported box-office performance was below expectations relative to its production budget.

Key facts

  • The film is a loose adaptation of the 1981–1986 television series The Fall Guy.
  • Ryan Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a stuntman drawn into a missing-person case and conspiracy.
  • Emily Blunt plays Jody Moreno, Colt’s former girlfriend and a film director.
  • The ensemble cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, and Winston Duke.
  • It premiered at South by Southwest on March 12, 2024, before its U.S. theatrical release.
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Canadian context

The film had a standard international theatrical release and was covered by Canadian entertainment audiences as a major Hollywood release; no uniquely Canadian production element is established in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Fall Guy?
The Fall Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film about a stuntman caught in a conspiracy while helping with a film production.
Is it based on anything?
Yes. It is loosely based on the 1980s television series The Fall Guy.
Who directed The Fall Guy?
David Leitch directed the film.
Who stars in The Fall Guy?
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are the leads, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, and Winston Duke in supporting roles.
When was The Fall Guy released?
It premiered on March 12, 2024, and was released in U.S. theatres on May 3, 2024.
Was it successful at the box office?
Search results indicate that it underperformed commercially, despite generally positive reviews.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_Guy_(2024_film)
    Supports: Director, writer, cast, premise, premiere date, U.S. release date, and box-office summary.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1684562/
    Supports: Film synopsis and main cast.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-fall-guy-movie-review-2024
    Supports: Connection to the original television series and David Leitch’s action-film background.
  4. NBC Insider — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-fall-guy-ryan-gosling-everything-to-know
    Supports: Plot setup, cast, adaptation from the TV series, and theatrical release timing.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_fall_guy_2024
    Supports: Release date, rating, and genre classification.