'The Fall Guy' by Universal Opens Below Expectations with $28M on $130M Budget

May 4, 2024, 03:41 PM

The action-comedy film 'The Fall Guy,' produced by Universal and starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, opened in theaters with a lower-than-expected box office performance. Despite its high production cost of $130 million, the film is projected to earn only $28 million in its opening weekend. The movie, which pays homage to stunt performers and advocates for an Oscar category for stunts, also features discussions about the art of stunt work in the film industry. Critics and audiences have noted the chemistry between Gosling and Blunt, although some reviews criticized the execution of the stunts.