Even though reviews for The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are being kept under wraps, Gosling has already received high praise from none other than Steven Spielberg himself.
The four-time Oscar winning filmmaker has given him a thumbs-up, which speaks volumes about the talent of the 2004 Male Star of Tomorrow. This early acclaim is setting high expectations for the action comedy.
The two crossed paths at this year’s Golden Globes, and Spielberg couldn’t resist letting Gosling know he’s a big fan of his upcoming film, The Fall Guy.
Despite being a nominee for Barbie, the Hollywood actor was on cloud nine, hearing that from the legendary director and doesn’t care what happens next.
Ryan Gosling Gushes Over Steven Spielberg’s Praise
Ryan Gosling recently shared that Steven Spielberg caught a glimpse of The Fall Guy and gave it his seal of approval. The 43-year-old star told Variety:
“I don’t know Steven Spielberg. I thought there’s no way he’s coming to talk to me. And yet he kept getting closer, and then I thought I know what’s going to happen…I stood up and he gave me a hug and said, ‘I just saw “Fall Guy” and I loved it.’ As far as I’m concerned it doesn’t matter anymore what happens, Steven Spielberg liked it. That was an all time moment for me.“
Gosling didn’t expect Spielberg to approach him at first. But then the director got closer, and the Barbie actor realized it was happening for real. The 77-year-old hugged him and complimented Gosling’s work in The Fall Guy.
This was a big deal for Gosling, making him feel like whatever came next didn’t matter as much because the co-founder of DreamWorks appreciated his work.
The Fall Guy Redefines Action Movie Standards
The Fall Guy, directed by Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train fame director David Leitch, is actually a remake of an ’80s TV series. In this flick, Ryan Gosling takes on the role of a Hollywood stuntman, working alongside a director who is his former flame, played by Emily Blunt.
So, when the main actor of their movie goes missing, Gosling’s character takes on the task of finding him. The Canadian star told the same outlet what makes this film so special:
“The stunts are amazing, they’re practical stunts. You can feel the difference. It’s such a love letter to movies and moviemaking and the people who make movies…It’s a very unique perspective on a genre of movie that we all love so much but it’s from a perspective you’ve never seen it, from the people who actually make it and how sort of much they’ve been taken for granted.”
The actor believes the movie offers a unique take on a genre we all love, showing it from the perspective of the people behind the scenes who often don’t get enough credit.
The Fall Guy will be in theaters on May 3 after premiering at the SXSW Festival later this month.
