The Fall Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce, loosely inspired by the 1980s TV series. The story centers on a stuntman, played by Ryan Gosling, who is working on his ex-girlfriend's (Emily Blunt) directorial debut action film. He unexpectedly becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving the film's lead actor, portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The cast also includes Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, and Winston Duke.