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The Fall Guy is a new movie released in 2024, starring Ryan Gosling, and features several cameos from the original TV show that made the series famous in the 1980s.
Even though this film has similarities to the 1980s TV Show, they are quite different in plot details. This latest Fall Guy movie features a lot more action, along with comedy, and follows the story of a stuntman who must find a missing actor and delve into a web of conspiracies.
Fans of the original TV Show will appreciate the Fall Guy movie, with two classic stars reuniting! After the main ending credits of the 2024 movie, there is an awesome "Previously on The Fall Guy" post-credits scene. We'll find that the stars of the 1980s show: Lee Majors and Heather Thomas, have made a comeback!
There are interesting details when comparing the two shows, with The Fall Guy (the original 1980s show) being a bit more like a crime show with a focus on stunt work. The new 2024 Fall Guy takes those details and reworks the series to include romance and thriller elements. There are similarities and interesting connections!
In this new, high-energy and entertaining version, Ryan Gosling is cast as Colt Seavers (originally Lee Majors in the 1980s version), along with the movie's lead lady, Emily Blunt (whose character has more freedom, a great take from the original Jody Banks who was Heather Thomas.
This exciting film can be streamed through Peacock, where you can access a lot of content from classic and modern movie releases. This is great for watching movies anytime. However, if you want to get the feel for an action-comedy and want to watch in the movie theatre, you may have missed the release, which already occured on June 22, 2024!
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