Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Fall Guy!
Summary
- The Fall Guy's mid-credits scene includes cameos from original TV series stars Lee Majors and Heather Thomas, honoring the show's legacy.
- Audiences can expect behind-the-scenes footage of the stunt team during the credits, paying tribute to their hard work and dedication.
- Unlike typical post-credits scenes, The Fall Guy's tag is focused on wrapping up the main story and honoring the original series stars.
The Fall Guy's cast keeps the focus on Gosling's Colt Seavers and Blunt's Jody Moreno, as the stuntman and first-time director's lives are intertwined again. The movie's main plot follows Colt as he attempts to find the missing lead of Jody's movie, only to discover that it is part of an elaborate plan by Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Jonson).
By the time 's ending comes to a close, audiences have experienced Colt and Jody's journey to expose Tom's plan on the set of Metalstorm. Mixed in with thrilling stunts and action sequences, there is the groundwork laid for a potential new franchise. With an entire TV series of material to inspire future installments, the franchise expectations only increased the likelihood of The Fall Guy having an after-credits scene. It turns out that the film uses its credits for a few different purposes.
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The Fall Guy Does Have A Post-Credits Scene
There Is A Mid-Credits Scene
It is confirmed that The Fall Guy does have a post-credits scene. The additional footage comes during the mid-credits sequence of the film, and there is no second post-credits at the end. This means that audiences only need to sit through the earlier portions of the credits when and where they watch The Fall Guy without fear of missing out on any potential franchise setup. It is still encouraged to sit through the entire credits sequence to see the names of everyone who worked on the movie, especially after what it should before The Fall Guy's mid-credits scene.
The Fall Guy's Credits Honor The Stunt Team
Prior to the post-credits scene, viewers are treated to behind-the-scenes footage of The Fall Guy's stunt team performing the various action scenes. The movie is a love letter to the stunt community in many ways, so showing the stunt doubles in action after the film has concluded is a wonderful tribute. It allows The Fall Guy to take a break from the movie's story, setting up a franchise, or connecting to the original series to show the incredible stunt team who brought the film to life.
The Fall Guy's Mid-Credits Scene Bring Back Original TV Show Stars
Lee Majors & Heather Thomas Return
The actual contents of The Fall Guy's mid-credits scene are the film's chance to honor the original TV series. Following the behind-the-scenes stunt footage, the credits jump back to the aftermath of the movie's final showdown on the set of Metalstorm. The sequence shows cops coming to arrest Tom and Gail (Hannah Waddingham), with Tom blowing himself up trying to call for help. This is where The Fall Guy's credits scene includes cameos from Lee Majors and Heather Thomas, who were two of the main stars of the original 1980s TV show.
In The Fall Guy TV series, Lee Majors starred as Colt Seavers, the role Ryan Gosling now occupies. Heather Thomas portrayed Jody Banks, a stuntwoman who often worked with Colt. They headlined the original show alongside Douglas Barr's Howie Munson. It is unknown why Douglas Barr did not Majors and Thomas for the cameo appearance. Lee Majors and Heather Thomas do not reprise their roles for The Fall Guy's mid-credits scene, as the police officers they play are completely new characters. They also do not interact with the new versions of their old roles Gosling and Blunt now occupy.
Lee Majors confirmed he would appear in The Fall Guy in 2023. Majors is credited as The Fall Guy, while Thomas is credited as Jody Banks, even though they do not appear to be the same characters from the original series.
What The Fall Guy's After-Credits Scene Means For The Sequel
Will Lee Majors & Heather Thomas Return?
Unlike most post-credits scenes for potential franchises, The Fall Guy's mid-credits scene is not concerned with setting up a sequel. The contents of the scene instead are used to wrap up the main story further, even going as far as explaining Jason Momoa's The Fall Guy cameo. Instead, it seems that the main purpose of the tag was to work in Lee Majors and Heather Thomas' cameos. David Leitch wanted to find a way for the reboot to honor and include the original stars. The mid-credits cameos for both are ultimately where the film landed.
Lee Majors and Heather Thomas' returns in The Fall Guy's post-credits are not likely part of a plan for them to take on larger roles if a sequel happens. Their new cop characters could potentially return for future cameos if more movies are made and Colt and Jody continue to make waves. However, there should not be an expectation that Majors and Thomas will be bigger parts of The Fall Guy 2 after their mid-credits scene appearances.
It is somewhat surprising to see The Fall Guy use a mid-credits scene whose sole purpose is not setting up future installments. This can work in the franchise's favor, though, as it leaves the door wide open for what could happen in a sequel. The first film could have written the franchise into a corner with a more direct sequel setup in the credits. It is safer for The Fall Guy's post-credits scene to honor the original TV show stars with cameos and wait to see if the movie does well enough to merit a franchise before teasing one.
The Fall Guy
- Release Date
- May 3, 2024
- Runtime
- 126 Minutes
- Director
- David Leitch
Cast
Howie Munson
Colt Seavers
WHERE TO WATCH
- Writers
- Glen A. Larson, Drew Pearce
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