With a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 81, by all accounts, “The Fall Guy” was one of the most crowd-pleasing and entertaining films of the year, a mix of comedy, action, romance, and blockbuster-sized thrills. Our review of the film described it as “exuberant and kinetic” and a “bright and energetic action movie about the joy of making action movies.”

Directed by David Leitch (“Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2,” “Atomic Blonde”), “The Fall Guy” stars Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling (“Barbie,” “La La Land,” “Drive”) as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who is drafted back into service after a near-career ending accident when Tom Ryder (Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; “Bullet Train”), the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by Colt’s ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer,” “A Quiet Place” films, “Sicario”)—goes missing.

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The 2024 blockbuster season kicks off in earnest this weekend with David Leitch‘s “The Fall Guy” now in theaters. But their latest film wasn’t the only thing Leitch and his wife and creative partner Kelly McCormick spoke about while on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast this week. They also had to dodge questions about Leitch’s brief tenure as the director of the upcoming “Jurassic World” reboot.

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Ever since co-directing the “John Wick” franchise in 2014 and then splitting off on his own from partner Chad Stahelski, filmmaker David Leitch has been one of the most in-demand action directors on the planet. Almost taking the most recent “Jurassic World” reboot before rethinking it ultimately, since ‘John Wick 1,’ Leitch has directed a “Fast And Furious” spin-off, “Atomic Blonde,” “Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2,” and his upcoming film “The Fall Guy” which opens tomorrow and stars Ryan Reynolds and Emily Blunt.

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Last year, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt were part of the theatrical juggernaut event known as Barbenheimer (the organic viral marketing push for “Barbie” and Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” last summer). Their films opened on the same day, but instead of canceling each other out because there was a push to see the two films, they both turned both into massive box officer earners.

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Sometimes, it feels like Hollywood took the wrong lessons from the “John Wick” franchise. While many producers have tried to recreate lighting in a bottle by focusing on the aesthetics of the trade—suits and neon lighting everywhere on screen—the real lesson is the celebration of the practical and a renewed reverence for the stunt professionals who make those sequences happen on screen. That will no doubt be the legacy of David Leitch, whose evolution as a filmmaker post-”John Wick” has led him to “The Fall Guy,” a bright and energetic action movie about the joy of making action movies.

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It looks like David Leitch‘s next film after “The Fall Guy” won’t be a new “Jurassic World” after all. Deadline reports that Universal is looking for new director for their franchise reboot after talks between the studio and Leitch fell through. The split was reportedly conflict-free, as Leitch and the studio had differing visions for where to take the franchise next.

READ MORE: New ‘Jurassic World’ Film In The Works From David Koepp, But Chris Pratt & Co.

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While Chad Stahelski has been content to stay in the “John Wick” universe ever since he launched the franchise in 2014, his co-director David Leitch has done anything but stay planted. Having already directed five movies since—running the gambit of franchises among them like “Deadpool 2,” “Hobbes And Shaw” and this summer’s “The Fall Guy”—for his next magic trick, stunt director turned filmmaker David Leitch will be turning his attention to the new “Jurassic World” trilogy that Universal is very bullish on.

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Stuntman-turned-filmmaker David Leitch has put together quite the filmography over the past decade. His first directing gig was co-helming “John Wick” with Chad Stahelski before rattling off “Atomic Blonde, “Deadpool 2,” and “Hobbs & Shaw” in quick succession. Then came “Bullet Train” in 2022, an action romp starring Brad Pitt that, despite middling reviews, cements Leitch as one of Hollywood’s premier contemporary action directors.

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This year has maybe been the best year of Ryan Gosling’s storied Hollywood career. His scene-stealing role as Ken in “Barbie” is the biggest success he’s been part of, and he’ll likely get plenty of awards season recognition for his performance. But he’s not slowing down after 2023 wraps up, as next year sees him step into the lead role of the massive action film, “The Fall Guy.”

READ MORE: Greta Gerwig Fought To Save ‘I’m Just Ken’ Song In ‘Barbie’ But Worried The Sequence “Could Just Be Terrible”

And since we’re wrapping up 2023 soon enough and looking ahead at what’s to come, Vanity Fair is here to provide a first look at “The Fall Guy.” Directed by former stuntman himself, David Leitch, “The Fall Guy” tells the story of a veteran stuntman who is called on by a Hollywood producer to locate a missing A-lister before a film he is working on gets completely derailed.

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We can’t wait to see Channing Tatum (“Logan Lucky“) in his third “Magic Mike” movie opposite Salma Hayek, and he’s also getting ready to make a big comeback to the action genre in the near future. A developing film package announced by Deadline that is going on the auction block will see Tatum team up with director David Leitch (“Bullet Train“) and longtime “X-Men” screenwriter/producer Simon Kinberg (“Mr.

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David Leitch has already assembled a stellar cast for his upcoming movie version of the cult ’80s TV show “The Fall Guy,” with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt leading the film. Now, Deadline reports another actress joins the supporting cast: “A Discovery Of Witches” star Teresa Palmer.

READ MORE: ‘Black Panther’ Actor Winston Duke Tapped For Ryan Gosling-Led Action Flick ‘The Fall Guy’

Palmer joins the previously cast Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stephanie Hsu, and Hannah Waddingham in the upcoming film.

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After selecting director David Leitch (“Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2”) to helm their first “Fast & Furious” spinoff film “Hobbs & Shaw,” Universal Pictures is reuniting with the action-focused filmmaker for a feature film version of the ’80s series “The Fall Guy.” An impressive collection of actors has already been assembled, with Ryan Gosling (“Blade Runner 2049”), Emily Blunt (“Edge of Tomorrow”), Stephanie Hsu (“Everything Everywhere All At Once“), and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Bullet Train”) attached to the project.

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Universal Pictures is best known for its massively popular “Fast & Furious” franchise and the “Jurassic World” series, but the studio is looking to add one more action brand to its slate with “The Fall Guy.” The film will be directed by David Leitch (“Deadpool 2”), who helmed the “Fast & Furious” spinoff “Hobbs & Shaw,” with A-list actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt set to star.

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Ryan Gosling has no plans of exiting the action genre after “The Gray Man.”  David Leitch doesn’t either after “Bullet Train.” The pair team up soon for their adaptation of the 1980s stunt-man/bounty hunter TV series “The Fall Guy.” The movie won’t be out until March 1, 2024, but Universal Pictures knows who’ll star across from Gosling, and Deadline has the scoop.

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As competition like HBO Max seemingly is going through a major change in the coming weeks, it appears that Netflix is still moving full steam ahead, even if the streamer is cutting jobs and supposedly cutting costs. And to prove Netflix is still in the business of high-profile, captial-C Content, the studio has apparently signed a new deal with Dark Horse (the comic book company) to develop some new projects, including a big-budget film, “Bang!

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It has been more than a quarter of a century since “Pulp Fiction,” and I am on my knees, begging filmmakers to stop trying to ape early Tarantino. Seriously, stop it. It’s embarrassing. Even Quentin Tarantino isn’t doing early Tarantino anymore. 

The latest offender is David Leitch’s “Bullet Train,” which is being advertised – sensibly! – as a slam-bang action extravaganza. And, to be clear, there is plenty of action.

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Sometimes, a project gets announced that makes one’s head spin, based on the premise, the talent involved, or all of the above. “Hot Air” is that project this week, as Deadline reports that a limited series about Virgin Airways CEO Richard Branson‘s infamous battle against British Airways in the 1990s is in development from Universal International Studios.

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First off, who plays Branson in the upcoming series?

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Though he only has a few directing credits under his belt, the name David Leitch is really synonymous with loud, explosive action with a side of quips. And if the new trailer for “Bullet Train” is any indication, that’s exactly what you’re getting in the director’s latest venture.

READ MORE: David Leitch Says Lady Gaga’s Replacement In ‘Bullet Train’ “Will Be Left A Mystery” For Now

“Bullet Train” stars Brad Pitt as an assassin with the codename Ladybug.

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Director David Leitch recently confirmed that Lady Gaga was intended to star in his upcoming movie, “Bullet Train.” Leitch, known for movies such as “Deadpool 2” (2018) and “John Wick” (2014), told Entertainment Weekly that the talks fell apart after Gaga was given the role of Patrizia Reggiani in the Oscar-nominated movie “House of Gucci” (2021) from director Ridley Scott.

READ MORE: Will Smith Projects Put On Hold: ‘Bad Boys 4’ & Netflix’s ‘Fast and Loose’ Which David Leitch Has Left

“There were short discussions and then, this isn’t going to work because she was preparing for the Ridley movie ‘[House of] Gucci.

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With such a great controversy as the Oscar slap, consequences and reprisals are sure to come in the aftermath. While Will Smith has side-stepped some punishments from the Academy by quitting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences—though an inquiry will still go forward regardless, and there could still be further penalties applied—others in Hollywood are still considering their options. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is said to be considering punitive measures, and in the first sign, the smack will hurt Smith’s career —as many expected and predicted—some of his projects are falling apart.

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It’s been several years since we’ve seen Brad Pitt in an action film, but the summer release of “Bullet Train” marks a return. Back in 2016, Pitt starred alongside Marion Cotillard in Robert Zemeckis’ “Allied” as married World War II operatives with secret identities. Before that, Pitt appeared in David Ayer’s searing World War II film “Fury” about a tank commander and his crew, which features gripping and graphic battle sequences.

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The Shinkansen, or as it’s known in English, the Japanese bullet train, is a high-speed railway that connects every region of Japan to its capital, Tokyo. It’s one of the busiest railway lines in the world, and there’s never been a single derailment or collision in its history. But what would happen if a bunch of assassins got on board, each with an assignment to carry out?

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That’s the premise of “Bullet Train,” set to hit theaters next April.

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Dave Bautista is getting a bit of spotlight outside of his MCU projects with Zack Snyder‘s “Army of The Dead” being a big hit for Netflix leading to a sequel being announced and will be seen as one of the main villains in Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune” when the film hits theaters/HBO Max on October 22.

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Many are excited to see Lady Gaga‘s return to acting with the Ridley Scott crime drama “House of Gucci,” seeing her star alongside Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, and others. However, it looks like she had to drop out of another film to make it as Collider reports that she had a scheduling conflict and couldn’t make Brad Pitt‘s upcoming action film “Bullet Train” helmed by director David Leitch (“John Wick,” “Atomic Blonde,” “Hobbs & Shaw,” “Deadpool 2“).

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Actor Will Smith is returning to the world of action filmmaking partnering with director David Leitch (“Hobbs & Shaw,” “Deadpool,” “Atomic Blonde“) for “Fast & Loose” at STXfilms. Screenwriters Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber are behind the film’s high-concept script that sees Smith playing a man that “wakes up in Tijuana with no memories.

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