The Big Picture The Fall Guy, a fun action comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, crashes into theaters this weekend and sees Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stuntman returning to the industry after a leave of absence, who is drafted by his ex to find the missing star of the big-budget film she's directing. And, of course, all the ensuing stuff blowing up, and general chaos one would expect. What you may not know is that the film is based on The Fall Guy TV series .
The Six Million Dollar Man TV-14ActionCrimeDrama After a catastrophic test flight accident, an astronaut is rebuilt with bionic technology, giving him unparalleled strength and speed. Tasked with using his new abilities for covert operations, he confronts complex challenges and formidable adversaries, all while grappling with the personal ramifications of his transformation.
But before hitting the small screen, Austin began life as the protagonist of Martin Caldin's 1972 novel Cyborg, with a storyline that would be echoed by the series. Caldin wrote four novels in total with Austin, and made a deal for his hero to appear on television, beginning with three TV movies in 1973 under the guidance of the legendary Glen A. Larson.
So, on with the show! Nope. Even with agreements in place, The Six Billion Dollar Man was stuck in purgatory. Names like Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Bryan Singer would circle the project, but pass on it. In 2003, Jim Carrey was named as the star, with Joker and The Hangover director Todd Phillips adapting the series as an action comedy, but that also fell apart.
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