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Ryan Gosling’sThe Fall Guypromised extreme action and even intense drama, and more than the fight sequences, the soundtracks of the movie were also carefully curated. A lot of discussion and deliberation went on inside the room to pick the most appropriate songs for every scene.
There’s a variety of soundtracks used inThe Fall Guy.From the heart-wrenching Taylor Swift break-up song ‘All Too Well’ to a karaoke version of Christina Aguilera’s ‘Genie in a Bottle’,fans would not be able to guess what track comes next.
Ryan Gosling Did Not Like One OfThe Fall Guy’s Main Soundtracks
The Fall Guyalso featured some classic hits like the 1979 Kiss song ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’,but it almost did not make the cut as everyone seemed to hate it. DirectorDavid Leitchwas the one who proposed the idea. He thought about it during a car driveevenbefore drafting the script. He shared viaVariety:
“What I liked about Kiss was it was crystallizing thetone of the moviefor me, which was equal parts camp and cool.”
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Producer Kelly McCormick did not like the song. Even when they started filming, they were still discussing about it. During post-production, the director shockinglyfound outthat evenRyan Goslingand Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer turned down his idea. McCormick explained:
“I was like, ‘I think you should cut that Kiss out.’ Peter Cramer was like, ‘I think you should cut Kiss out,’ and Ryan Goslingwas like, ‘I don’t see Kiss in this thing.’ By the end, it was the only thing that tied the wholeroom together.”
They tried to listen to many other songs but could not finda singleone that fit the narrative. “Everyone is saying, ‘Of course it’s Kiss. Of course, it’s that song,’” added McCormick.
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‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ gave the team a difficult time getting clearancebutall the effort was worth it. Finally, composer Dominic Lewiswas able todeconstruct the song and incorporate it into his own composition. Singer Yungblud also has a cover version.
Ultimately, the song that everyone did not agree on became one of the main soundtracks ofThe Fall Guy.
Ryan Gosling Did Not PerformThe Fall Guy’s Theme Song
Asthere are many songsincluded inThe Fall Guy, it also has its original theme. ‘Unknown Stuntman’ was originally sung by Lee Majors. Unfortunately for fans, Gosling did not sing it in the film. Blake Shelton did the honor.
TheBlade Runner 2049star responded viaPeoplewhen asked if he will perform it: “I’m not, but it’s in the film, and a pretty great artist sings it. I’m excited for people to hear it.”
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It might bea disappointmentfor the fans as they expected Gosling to take on the microphone onceagain and show his vocal prowess.After starring in the musical filmLa La Land, healsosang the hitBarbiesong ‘I’m Just Ken.’
The Fall Guyis now showing in theaters worldwide.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
