Ryan GoslingandEmily Blunt’s action comedyThe Fall Guyhas moved up its release date from the previously announced August 18, 2025, to July 04, 2025 Universal announced. The feature helmed byDavid Leitchisinspired by the hit 1980s TV series of the same name, which sawLee Majorsas the titular stuntman.The recently released trailergave fans a peak into the hilarious andaction-savvy worldthat the director has created with an ensemble cast.
Written byDrew Pearce, The Fall GuysfollowsColt Seavers, a former stuntmanwho is called back to duty when a major star,Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), he once doubled for, goes missing while shooting a film which is being directed by his ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Blunt). Things take a sinister turn when Colt decides to investigate the disappearance but finds himself ensnared in a criminal plot.
‘The Fall Guy’ is Backed by Several Talents
Gosling is coming fresh off of the success ofBarbie, which has now become a global phenomenon with the fanfare and its unparalleled success at the box office. Gosling is in award chatter for his scene-stealing stint as Ken and has bagged a Grammy nomination for‘I’m Just Ken’song. His counterpart in the ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon, Blunt is coming fresh off the success ofOppenheimer, which created as many waves at the box office and fanfare asBarbie.Blunt, unflinchingly portrayed Oppenheimer’s wife, Kitty Oppenheimer, and is in awards consideration as well. Leitch has created a niche for himself with slick, quick-witted, visually appealing, action-oriented features likeBullet Train,Deadpool 2, andAtomic Blondeamong others. A former stunt man, the movie is being billed as a “love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them.”
Further, the movie’s ensemble cast also includesWinston Dukeas a stunt coordinator and Colt’s best friend,Hannah Waddinghamas Jody’s pushy executive producer Gail, whileStephanie Hsuplays Teresa Palmer, Ryder’s personal assistant. Furthermore, the original series’ star Majors will also make an appearance in the film. The movie is produced byKelly McCormickand Leitch for their company 87North, Gosling, and Guymon Casady for Entertainment 360. Executive producers include Pearce, Entertainment 360’sGeoff Shaevitz,and the creator of the original TVseries,Glen A. Larson.
The Fall Guyis now set for July 11, 2025.Follow the link to know more about the film.
The Fall Guy
Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He’s drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing.
