For those unfamiliar with the original TV series, The Fall Guy movie may come as a surprise. The film, starring Ryan Gosling, pays homage to the 1980s show that featured Lee Majors as a stuntman who also worked as a bounty hunter. While the movie is not a direct copy of the series, there are several nods to the original that fans of the show will appreciate.
In the movie, Gosling's character, like Majors', is named Colt Seavers and is a stuntman. However, the plot differs as Gosling's character gets involved in a criminal investigation at the behest of a film producer. Emily Blunt plays Seavers' ex-girlfriend, a character reminiscent of the show's Jody Banks, portrayed by Heather Thomas.
