If you saw "The Fall Guy" when it came out in 2024, you're unfortunately in the minority. The movie, directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, failed to make a big splash at the box office . What it did do, though, is helped change the Academy Awards.

In April 2025, the Academy made a surprising announcement: A competitive category will be added to future ceremonies that honors stunt coordinators . The Academy Award for Achievement in Stunt Design will officially become part of the Oscars in 2028, and films released in 2027 will be considered for nominations. This is, it should go without saying, a huge deal for film nerds and action movie fans, especially in an era with stunt-heavy movies like "John Wick" that beautifully highlight stunt coordinators, a

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