The main character of the film is a stunt hero who, like everyone else in this profession, is sometimes blown up, shot, thrown out of a window or thrown from a height. And all this for our entertainment.
The series on which the script was based “Cascadera”It aired on ABC from 1981 to 1986. It starred Lee Majors and Heather Thomas. The former will also appear in the film.
“I am a former stunt actor, so this film is very close to me,” he said. David Leach. The director of films such as “Bullet Train” and “Atomic Blonde” admitted that it was a real pleasure to make a film showing the life of professionals involved in stunts. He stressed that they are risking their lives, but the average viewer has no idea about their role and the extent of their importance in cinematic production.
Ryan Gosling He plays Colt Sievers in the film, a veteran businessman who wanted to focus on his physical and mental health after leaving the industry. But a series of events force him back to work when the star of a high-budget film directed by his ex-girlfriend, Judy Moreno, disappears.Emily Blunt).
While the film's ruthless producer (Hannah Waddingham) tries to keep the disappearance of star Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) a secret from the studio and the media, Colt tries (with limited success) to get Judy back. The stuntman will be drawn into a conspiracy that turns out to be more dangerous than any stunt.
The film is written by Drew Pearce, and co-stars Winston Duke and Stephanie Hsu.
“Stuntman” is produced by Kelly McCormick and David Leitch for their company 87North, and by Ryan Gosling and Guymon Cassady for Entertainment 360. The film is executive produced by Entertainment 360's Drew Pearce and Geoff Chevitt and original TV series creator Glen A. Larson.
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