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Ryan Gosling's action-packed stuntman role in 'The Fall Guy' evokes memories of 'Drive' for fans

This film is an adaptation of the 1980s TV series of the same name by Glen A Larson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the latest trailer for David Leitch's forthcoming action-packed thriller 'The Fall Guy,' Ryan Gosling takes on the role of Colt, a stuntman on a quest to locate a vanished movie star for whom he once served as a double.

This film is an adaptation of the 1980s TV series of the same name by Glen A Larson. It features Emily Blunt as Jody, Colt's former girlfriend, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tom Ryder, the missing action star who goes AWOL.

Stephanie Hsu from 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,' Winston Duke from 'Black Panther,' Hannah Waddingham from 'Ted Lasso,' and Teresa Palmer from 'A Discovery of Witches' join Gosling and Blunt in the film's cast.

A Summer Blockbuster is on the cards

'The Fall Guy' was a popular television series that aired on ABC for a total of 113 episodes from 1981 to 1986. The show followed the adventures of Colt, played by Lee Majors, a Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter.

His partner in crime, Jody, portrayed by Heather Thomas, was a beautiful, street-smart assistant.

In the upcoming revival of the show, the lead characters will be played by Ryan Gosling as Colt and Emily Blunt as Jody.

Audiences had their first glimpse of the movie at CinemaCon 2023. In 2022, producer Kelly McCormick stated to Collider, "It feels like we're paying homage to the stunt community."

McCormick added, “And to, really, cinema and those of us who make the movies. And it’s sort of a love letter to the industry. On top of it just being really fun and what I think will be a really good time for the audience.”

The TV show centered around the life of Colt, a talented stuntman who worked during the day and hunted down criminals at night using his exceptional auto-stunt abilities. The show featured how he balanced his two contrasting lives and the challenges he faced.

Lee Majors, who portrayed Colt in the original ABC series is slated to make an appearance in the upcoming film adaptation of the show.

The new version is expected to bring a fresh take on the classic series and introduce it to a new generation of viewers.

'The Fall Guy' was written by Drew Pearce and directed by David Leitch for Universal Pictures and 87North Productions.

The movie was produced by Leitch, Gosling, McCormick, and Guymon Casady and executive produced by Pearce, Larson, Peter Cramer, Cecil O’Connor, Matt Reilly, and Geoff Shaevitz.

'The Fall Guy' promises to deliver a thrilling and engaging viewing experience for fans of the genre and it is set to hit theatres on March 1, 2024.

'He's literally me'

Whenever Ryan Gosling appears on our screens, the universal audience reaction to his character portrayal is, "He's literally me."

Ryan's captivating on-screen presence has garnered a dedicated fan base over the years.

He's been celebrated in films such as 'Drive,' 'The Place Beyond the Pines,' 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'Lars and the Real Girl,' 'Crazy, Stupid, Love,' 'La La Land,' and most recently, 'Barbie.'

Viewers expressed their thoughts and reactions on social media after watching the action-packed trailer featuring Ryan Gosling.

One X user said, "Cannot wait for Gosling to give me my next personality."

Another user shared the sentiment, saying, "Love to see another movie about literally me."

One more X user said, "This looks like a ton of fun."

A user stated, "This looks absolutely incredible."

Another user tweeted, "I’m sold. This is going to be a banger."

A user claimed, "Ryan Gosling is still handsome as ever."

Another user said, "Yes yes yes........ This is one movie definitely worth every second of the wait."

One user brought the hilarity, saying, "If I had a nickle for every time Ryan Gosling played a stuntman I'd have two nickles, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice!"

An X user tweeted, "I don’t drive anymore. I Fall."