The Fall Guy: A Promotional Video That Gives Stuntmen the Spotlight
Universal Studios has been going meta with its marketing for its upcoming action comedy The Fall Guy, and the latest promotional video is no exception. In “Car Pool,” a video that pays homage to the actual stuntmen who stand in for Hollywood stars during action sequences, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are nowhere to be found. Instead, the spotlight is on the stunt doubles who perform the film’s most outrageous stunts.
The video opens with Gosling getting a call from director David Leitch, instructing him to pick up his three stunt doubles in a flashy lime green Nissan GT-R. As Gosling drives through the streets of Los Angeles, he’s accompanied by Logan Holladay, Ben Jenkin, and Troy Brown, all of whom are veteran stuntmen with impressive resumes. The concept is meant to evoke a carpool karaoke vibe, only without the actual music (no, not even Journey).
As Gosling drives, the stuntmen can’t resist showcasing their skills. Holladay takes over driving duties, Jenkin stages getting hit by the car and rolling onto the hood, and Brown falls off a roof onto an inflatable stunt bag. They all have a grand time singing along to Journey, and Jenkin actually has a decent voice. If only they could make sure they get the song rights….
The video is a delightful treat for fans of The Fall Guy, which is based on the popular 1980s TV series of the same name starring Lee Majors. It’s also a clever way to give the actual stuntmen who work behind the scenes in Hollywood the recognition they deserve. These men put their lives on the line every day to make action sequences look spectacular, and it’s about time they got the spotlight.
The Fall Guy hits theaters on May 3, 2024, and promises to be an action-packed comedy with plenty of thrills and spills. With a cast that includes Gosling, Blunt, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, it’s sure to be a hit. But the real stars of the show are the stuntmen, and this promotional video is just the beginning of their moment in the spotlight. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with these talented stunt doubles as they take on the challenge of a lifetime.