By its nature, it s nearly anonymous work, with stunt performers doubling for daintier stars. But Leitch, a longtime stuntman before he became a director, and "The Fall Guy," which opens in theatres Friday, hope to redefine the role of stunt work in Hollywood.
While The Fall Guy touts itself as a tribute to stunt performers, CBC's Eli Glasner says Ryan Gosling's role as a stuntman still pining for his ex is the most authentic part of the action-comedy from the director of Bullet Train.