Physical media isn’t dead just yet. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and 87North announced today that the critically acclaimed action movie, The Fall Guy, will be hitting Blu-ray, DVD, and 4KUHD on July 23. Not only that, the upcoming home video release will be packed with special features.
The upcoming physical media release features over an hour of never-before-seen bonus content including the filmmakers breaking down five different stunts from the film and a behind-the-scenes look at filming in Australia with with the all-star cast and crew for an insider’s look at turning the original TV series into a crowd-pleasing new movie, a gag reel, alternate takes, and more.
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Additionally, all fans who purchase the physical media release will receive both the theatrical version and the new Extended Cut with 20 additional minutes. The Extended Cut features more action, more laughs, stunts, and more sexy bacon! The acclaimed film is directed by David Leitch of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, and Atomic Blonde fame. It stars Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers, Emily Blunt, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
THE FALL GUY PHYSICAL MEDIA RELEASE IS PACKED WITH EXTRAS
In The Fall Guy, Gosling portrays Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who is drafted back into service after a near-career ending accident when Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), the star of a mega-budget studio movie goes missing. The movie is also being directed by Colt’s ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt). It’s now up to Colt to find Tom Ryder and save Jody’s movie so he can win her back.
The film is inspired by the hit 1980s TV series of the same name. It also stars Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke, and Stephanie Hsu. It features a script by Drew Pearce and comes from the production team of Kelly McCormick and David Leitch at 87North Productions, Ryan Gosling and his production shingle Entertainment 360, and Guymon Casady. It’s also executive produced by Drew Pearce, Entertainment 360’s Geoff Shaevitz, and the creator of the original Fall Guy television series, Glen A. Larson.
Besides getting the original theatrical and Extended Cuts of the film on the physical media releases. The Digital, 4KUltra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases will all include the following bonus features:
- EXTENDED CUT – An extended cut of the film with 20 minutes of additional footage featuring more action, more laughs and more stunts.
- GAG REEL
- ALTERNATE TAKES
- STUNTS ON STUNTS: BREAKING DOWN THE ACTION – Five breathtaking breakdowns detail the meticulous designs, careful preparation, and astonishing execution that goes into pulling off the film’s death-defying stunts.
- CITY TRUCK JUMP / SIDEWINDER – Grip the wheel with stunt driver Logan Holladay, who provides a first-person view of an incredible stunt that launches a truck onto a crowded city street.
- GARBAGE BIN – Speed across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge while watching Ryan Gosling and the stunt performers surf on a skidding door, trade punches in a spinning bin, and wrestle with an attack dog.
- BOAT CHASE – Blast back to the past with a classic boat jump stunt, no green screen required, complete with an awesome explosion that lights up the water around the iconic Sydney Opera House.
- CAR JUMP – Prepare for possibly the film’s most dangerous stunt: a bomb-blasting ride in a tricked-out vehicle that leads into a heart-stopping jump across an enormous expanse.
- HIGH FALL – Troy Brown, the son of legendary stunt performer Bob Brown, follows in his father’s footsteps with a high fall off a helicopter like only their family can deliver.
- MAKING A META MASTERPIECE – THE FALL GUY’s filmmaking team and all-star cast take you behind the scenes in Australia for an insider’s look into the creativity and camaraderie that turns the original TV series into a thrilling new movie.
- HOW TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD – Cheer along with the crew as driving double Logan Holladay and the stunt team craft a cannon roll crash that breaks a Guinness World Record.
- NIGHTCLUB MAYHEM – Fight coordinator Sunny Sun and stunt double Justin Eaton venture behind the camera to choreograph a bottle-breaking battle between Colt Seavers and Doone’s goons.
- THE ART OF DOUBLING – Meet stunt double Ben Jenkin, a man willing to be set on fire, hit by a car, and take risks with Ryan Gosling to collectively make a single character look cool.
- MAKING METALSTORM – Cowboys collide with aliens in this look at the creation of METALSTORM, THE FALL GUY’s film within the film.
- FALLING FOR THE FALL GUY WITH BOB REESE – Professional parkour athlete and influencer Bob Reese recreates stunts from the movie, including a scissor-lift dive, Kong vault, and heart-stopping high fall.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY with Director/Producer David Leitch and Producer Kelly McCormick [Available on both theatrical and extended cuts]
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It’s great to see some feature filmmaker audio commentary on both versions of the film and all the other various bonus features as well. The Fall Guy is still playing in theaters. The extended cut is also available on digital platforms now.
About The Fall Guy
Release Date: May 3, 2024; July 23, 2024 (Blu-ray, DVD, 4K UHD)
Director: David Leitch
Screenplay: Drew Pearce
Executive Producers: Drew Pearce, Geoff Shaevitz, Glen A. Larson
Producers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon Casady
Production: 87North Productions, Entertainment 360, Universal Pictures
Distribution: Universal Pictures
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu
Synopsis: Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who, having left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health, is drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by his ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt—goes missing.
While the film’s ruthless producer (Hannah Waddingham), maneuvers to keep the disappearance of star Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) a secret from the studio and the media, Colt performs the film’s most outrageous stunts while trying (with limited success) to charm his way back into Jody’s good graces. But as the mystery around the missing star deepens, Colt will find himself ensnared in a sinister, criminal plot that will push him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt.
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SOURCE: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
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