Fall Guy

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"Ryan Gosling's 'The Fall Guy' struggles at the box office with a $10 million opening, despite praise for his stunt work. The film's cast, characters, and post-credit scene are discussed, while Gosling's personal life and emotional moments are highlighted."

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"The Fall Guy" is an action-packed movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt that revolves around a stunt double who performs death-defying stunts for a famous actor. The film opens with a heart-racing shot following the daring stuntman as he jumps off a 50-foot cliff [1]. Gosling, who performed many of his own stunts in the movie, shared his challenges in learning stunt work and working with a stunt team [2]. However, despite the anticipation and buzz surrounding the film, it opened to a disappointing $10 million at the domestic box office, falling short of its projected opening of $104 million [3][4]. Despite this setback, a sequel to "The Fall Guy" has been confirmed, hinting at a potential franchise [5].

The movie received mixed reviews, with some praising its homage to Hollywood stunts and action sequences [6], while others criticized the film for its box office performance and jokes about Hollywood celebrities like Johnny Depp and Amber Heard [7][8]. Additionally, Gosling admitted to being afraid of heights, which added an interesting layer to his portrayal of the fearless stuntman [9]. The cast of the film also included a range of characters, each contributing to the adventurous and comedic tone of the movie [10].

In response to the film's opening weekend box office numbers, predictions for its success were adjusted, with hopes for a $40 million opening still falling short of the film's $130 million budget [11]. Despite the financial challenges, discussions around the future of the "The Fall Guy" franchise have surfaced, speculating on the potential of spin-offs or sequels [12]. Overall, "The Fall Guy" provides viewers with a thrilling and entertaining cinematic experience infused with nostalgia for classic 1980s action shows [13].

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Virality Score 5.2

Change in Rank +13

Thread Age 17 days

Number of Articles 184

Political Leaning

Left 52.6%

Center 31.6%

Right 15.8%

Regional Coverage

US 85.9%

Non-US 14.1%

Recent Coverage

Ryan Gosling’s ‘The Fall Guy’ Struggles With $10.4 Million Opening—Box Office Predictions Drop

Forbes - 14 days ago - Universal Pictures’ action romance “The Fall Guy” is projected to gross $28 million in its opening weekend, with a long way to go before catching up to its reported $130 million budget.

Ryan Gosling Was Scared Silly During ‘The Fall Guy’s Opening Shot

Collider - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt break down the opening shot of The Fall Guy, a oner that really sets the tone for the movie, which opens May 3.

Ryan Gosling’s Kids ‘Don’t Care’ Their Parents Are Stars: They ‘Fast-Forwarded’ Eva Mendes on Bluey (Exclusive)

People - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes' daughters, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee, “don't care" about the prolific Hollywood careers of their parents, the star of 'The Fall Guy' tells PEOPLE.

Fall Guy 2 Seemingly Confirmed By Ryan Gosling In Major Script Update

ScreenRant - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling shares a bombshell about the script for The Fall Guy 2, offering an optimistic update on the possible action-comedy sequel.

Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands $10.4 Million Opening Day

Variety - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's stuntman romance 'The Fall Guy' is kicking off the summer box office on a muffled note.

Hollywood’s Daredevils Shine in The Fall Guy | National Review

National Review - 14 days ago - The Ryan Gosling/Emily Blunt action comedy makes for an irresistibly fun time at the movies.

The Fall Guy's Big Stunt-y Ending Makes Cameos Good Again

GQ - 14 days ago - Cameos are supposed to be a garnish— not the main meal. Comic book films might've forgotten that, but Ryan Gosling's new action rom-com doesn't.

From The Fall Guy to Airwolf: 10 ridiculous TV shows that blew up the 1980s

Telegraph - 14 days ago - Talking cars, superpowered helicopters, whatever Manimal was… As Ryan Gosling brings an 1980s TV staple to cinemas, we remember the classics

The Fall Guy's Amber Heard and Johnny Depp joke gets slammed by viewers

Indy100 - 14 days ago - The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt was recently released in cinemas - but viewers have expressed dismay at one particular joke in the action movie about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.The film follows a down-and-out stuntman Colt Seavers (Gosling) who has to go to find the missing star ...

After ‘The Fall Guy,’ We Need Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Six Million Dollar Man’!

Collider - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling is playing Lee Majors’ The Fall Guy character, but Mark Wahlberg’s been trying to get a Six Million Dollar Man movie made for years.

The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

euronews - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling is 'The Fall Guy', Dua Lipa brings us 'Radical Optimism', and party people can get down at a 100-hour festival in Berlin. The Euronews Culture Digest has something to do for everyone.

Ryan Gosling Hates Heights but Fell 150 Feet for The Fall Guy

MovieWeb - 14 days ago - Ryan Gosling's stunt double, Ben Jenkin, praises the actor for doing that 150-foot drop: "He was so game to do lots of things."

‘The Fall Guy’ Cast and Character Guide

The Wrap - 15 days ago - Meet the cast of "The Fall Guy," the new action movie from the director of Bullet Train, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt and The Cast Of ‘The Fall Guy’ Are Just Having Too Much Fun

CinemaBlend - 15 days ago - Watch our interviews with the cast and director of "The Fall Guy."

‘The Fall Guy’ On Track For $40M Opening

forbesmiddleeastcom - 15 days ago - Universal Pictures’ stuntman action romance “The Fall Guy” grossed over $3 million in Thursday previews, Variety and Deadline reported on Friday, putting the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt action rom-com on pace for a $40 million U.S. opening weekend, though it has a long way to go to catch its $130 million budget.