Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Fall Guy
Summary
- Colt & Jody expose Tom Ryder's plan to frame Colt, and they grow closer than ever.
- Production of Metalstorm continues despite Tom's death, with Jason Momoa replacing him.
- The Fall Guy's ending hints at a potential sequel, with the cast and director teasing it.
The Fall Guy’s ending ties up the story’s loose ends and culminates in a shocking fate for one Tom Ryder. Directed by David Leitch, The Fall Guy’s cast includes Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt as stuntman Colt Seavers and first-time director Jody Moreno, respectively. Although Colt left her behind after his nearly career-ending back injury, he and Jody rekindled their romance by the end of the film. Colt and Jody learned that Tom was not only alive, but that he and Gail were nefariously plotting a scheme to pin their misdeeds on Colt and walk away with a clean slate.
Jody and Colt recruit the entire stunt team working on Jody’s movie, Metalstorm, to get Tom’s confession so that Colt doesn’t go to prison. Gail tries her hardest to stop them, but Colt manages to get the confession back before she flies away in a helicopter. Despite signs warning that cell phones are dangerous near explosive stunt areas, Tom uses his phone before he’s taken away by police and blows himself up in the process. A while later, Jody finally finishes her first movie, and the trailer premieres at Comic-Con.
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Colt & Jody Expose Tom Ryder's Plan In The Fall Guy's Ending
Everything that happens to Colt is Tom and Gail’s doing
Colt and Jody come up with a plan to expose Tom and Gail’s schemes by using Tom’s weakness against him. Colt knew Tom hated being asked if he did his own stunts; the actor wanted to be praised for work he didn’t do. Colt figured he’d let Tom prove himself by putting him in the driver’s seat of a stunt car, pressuring him to confess that he murdered the stuntman and was trying to frame Colt for it. This brings The Fall Guy full circle, as it jeopardizes Tom’s life like he did Colt’s at the start of the film.
What’s more, Colt learns that everything — including his fall — occurred because of Tom and Gail. Gail, meanwhile, was also trying to put a wedge between Colt and Jody, driving them further apart so that neither would suspect what was going on. What Gail ended up doing, however, was bringing Colt and Jody closer together. Tom’s goons attempting to kill Colt and nearly being framed for murder really put things into perspective for him. It taught Colt to lean on Jody for help instead of pushing her away.
What Happens To Metalstorm After Tom's Death
Production on the movie doesn’t stop despite Tom’s death
Tom’s death left Metalstorm without a star, but The Fall Guy’s cast. Even without Gail as producer, Jody was able to finish the third act of the film, which the studio ended up loving. With Momoa on board, Jody was finally able to complete Metalstorm with no major hiccups, taking some inspiration from her own life for the story. With the trailer premiering at SDCC to high energy and buzz, Metalstorm was poised to become a massive blockbuster hit for Jody, fulfilling her dream of being an action director.
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Why Gail Truly Hired Jody To Direct Metalstorm
Gail used Jody for her own means
Gail was no innocent bystander in Tom’s plan; she simply believed the actor was too important to go to jail for any of his crimes, which included purposely harming Colt during his on-set stunt a year prior. Jody had long wanted to be a director; she only needed a chance to prove herself. While Gail gave her that chance, it was only because she believed Jody was a pushover, and someone who could easily be manipulated into doing what Gail wanted.
Gail also used Jody to ensure that Tom had an action movie to star in, especially considering his history with stuntmen and his awful behavior in general. Gail knew that bringing Colt back into the picture would distract Jody, giving Gail more time to plan with Tom. Unfortunately for Gail, Jody wasn’t so easily swayed. Seeds of doubt had begun to form and, despite being a bit jaded, Jody still trusted Colt more than she did Gail. By the end of The Fall Guy, Jody had become wise to everything, and proved to Gail she wasn’t to be messed with.
How The Fall Guy Connects To The Original TV Series
Two familiar faces make an appearance
The Fall Guy’s stunt sequences had been completed. In the original series, Majors played Colt Seavers while Thomas portrayed Jody Banks, a stuntwoman who sometimes worked with Colt. And while Major and Thomas don’t reprise their original roles, their cameos are a nice nod to the 1980s TV show.
The Fall Guy’s Ending Is A Dedication To Stuntpeople
The Fall Guy not only gives a nod to the series’ stars, but serves as a love letter to the stunt community. The action comedy’s ending features behind-the-scenes footage of the real-life stuntpeople who worked on the film. The movie itself honors the work of Hollywood’s stunt community, but The Fall Guy’s ending is a true dedication to the effort they put into the film, and the dangerous stunts they manage to pull off while making the actors look good at the same time. The ending gives the stunt community their due and properly spotlights their hard work and commitment.
Stunt Performer |
Actor They Did Stunts For In The Fall Guy |
Ben Jenkin |
Ryan Gosling |
Logan Holladay |
Ryan Gosling |
Justin Eaton |
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ryan Gosling |
Troy Lindsay Brown |
Ryan Gosling |
How The Fall Guy’s Ending Sets Up A Sequel
Fall Guy 2 could explore more of the stunt world
The Fall Guy may have a definitive ending, wrapping up its story while bringing Colt and Jody back together, but that doesn’t mean it’s the last audiences will see the characters. The film’s ending showcases how much can be done with stunts, and The Fall Guy 2 could explore more of the stunt world and those in it. It’s possible Colt, as in the original series, will become a bounty hunter while balancing his stuntman life. He was able to get out of being framed, and a sequel could see him put his stunt work to good use elsewhere.
What The Fall Guy’s Cast & Director Have Said About A Sequel
The Fall Guy’s ending doesn’t directly tease another movie, but director David Leitch is definitely interested in making a sequel to the action comedy. If it were up to him, he’d make more than one. Speaking with Variety, Leitch discussed the possibility of making The Fall Guy 2. Here’s what he had to say:
If the audience wants it, we’re all down for it. Everyone had such a great experience. Ryan and Emily want to come back, we would love to come back. We want to make five of these things. It was one of the best film experiences we’ve ever had. Let’s do it.
Emily Blunt shared a similar sentiment when talking about a potential sequel to The Fall Guy. At the end of the film, her character has realized her dream of finishing her first feature as director, and a sequel could tackle what comes next for Jody. Here’s what Blunt said about sequel possibilities (via Total Film):
I would do many Fall Guys if I could. It was just too much fun.
At the same time, Blunt its that The Fall Guy sequel is really up to moviegoers, as the studio will have to see if “people love it” or not. Ryan Gosling reveals the same. He told The Fall Guy has to succeed at the box office, so they can continue playing in the movie's world.
The Real Meaning Of The Fall Guy’s Ending
The Fall Guy’s ending honors those who work in the shadows of Hollywood, and suggests that the stunt community, just as much as any movie star, should be in the spotlight. In some ways, The Fall Guy’s conclusion pokes fun at actors who don’t give their stunt doubles proper credit. Tom spends the whole movie being mad that people question his stunts, but he intentionally makes sure his stuntmen don’t outshine him. The Fall Guy is ultimately acknowledging that actors are nothing without their stunt doubles and the stunt team in general, without whom the action wouldn’t work.
What’s more, The Fall Guy’s ending is a lesson for Colt, who felt like he’d lost a part of himself after being injured. Colt no longer knew who he was if he wasn’t doing stunts, but he learned that those who loved him didn’t see him as less than because of it. He also realized that he shouldn’t have pushed Jody away, and that having someone on his side was a good thing. All told, Colt put aside his pride at the end of The Fall Guy and managed to accept help and love, which made him a stronger person.
The Fall Guy is an action thriller from Bullet Train and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch. Ryan Gosling stars as a stuntman who is forced to find a missing movie star, investigate a conspiracy, and repair his relationship with the love of his life. The film was written by Drew Pearce and inspired by the 1980s TV series of the same name.
- Cast
- Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer
- Director
- David Leitch
- Writers
- Glen A. Larson, Drew Pearce
- Studio(s)
- Universal Pictures, Entertainment 360, 87North Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
