Those who thought that The Fall Guy was an original film with an unbiased plot will be disappointed to learn that it is a remake of an old series.

The action-packed comedy directed by David Leitch is based on the events of the series of the same name, which aired in 1981-1986. The series had 5 seasons with a total of 113 episodes. However, The Fall Guy is not a series that has remained popular for many years. Almost everyone forgot about it as soon as it ended.

In 2024, David Leitch seems to have decided that it is necessary to repeat the concept of the old series. Despite the fact that few people remember it, the plot of The Fall Guy from the 80s was fascinating.

How the two films differ

In general, the two versions of The Fall Guy are similar in that they tell the story of the Hollywood stuntman Colt Sivers. And both films feature a character named Jody. And that’s about it. In the series, Colt (Lee Majors) is a tough and confident stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter. In the 2024 film, Colt (Ryan Gosling) is a fun-loving stuntman who is asked by a director to find a missing film star he is stunt doubling for. During the search, he encounters a criminal gang.

The films share a common title and idea, but have nothing in common in terms of storyline.