Ryan Gosling to play stuntman in movie directed by actual stuntman David Leitch

There’s been a push in recent years for the Academy to add a category for stunts, and while that has yet to happen, it’s been nice to see stunt coordinators and performers finally gain more appreciation for their work. John Wick is one of many films (along with Fury Road, and whatever movie you’re thinking of, lest you get angry we didn’t name-drop it here) that helped raise the profile of stunt workers, in part because it was co-directed by a pair of coordinators and performers—Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, who have since established themselves as compelling action filmmakers. Leitch’s next project could potentially be his most compelling yet, as Deadline reports that he’s set to direct an upcoming drama about a stuntman, played by Ryan Gosling.