Thescreescore – Ryan Gosling’s star continues to ascend, fueled by roles in critically acclaimed films like Barbie and the recent action-comedy remake, The Fall Guy. While Barbie soared to box office success, The Fall Guy, despite a strong 82% Rotten Tomatoes score, underperformed, raising questions about a potential sequel. The film, directed by David Leitch, boasted a stellar cast including Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Hannah Waddingham, delivering a blend of thrilling stunts, sharp humor, and surprising romance. However, its $181 million global gross, against a reported $130 million budget, left the future of The Fall Guy 2 uncertain.
In a recent interview with THR, director Leitch shed some light on the sequel’s prospects. He revealed that he and Gosling have already brainstormed ideas for a follow-up, hinting at exciting plotlines. While a sequel isn’t currently on the immediate horizon, Leitch expressed hope that sustained audience enthusiasm, particularly through streaming and VOD, could reignite interest and pave the way for The Fall Guy 2. He stated, "Ryan and us had early conversations and some treatments of where this is going. We had some really fun ideas. So who knows, maybe down the line it becomes one of those IPs that people want to revisit because it has such a following past theatrical."
The film’s financial underperformance is a significant hurdle. Hollywood’s general rule of thumb requires a film to gross roughly two-and-a-half times its budget to break even. The Fall Guy fell considerably short of this mark. However, the film’s impressive 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes suggests a dedicated fanbase. This positive audience response, coupled with Leitch’s optimistic comments, keeps the possibility of a sequel alive, albeit a long shot. Any potential sequel would likely require a more modest budget to be financially viable. The question remains: will the enduring appeal of Gosling, the film’s positive reception, and strong post-theatrical performance be enough to convince the studio to greenlight The Fall Guy 2? Only time will tell if this action-comedy gets a second chance to shine.
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