Ryan Gosling’s daughters veto ‘Fall Guy’ stunt (Exclusive)

Ryan Gosling wanted to get in on the action in his new movie, but… fall guy. But his daughters had demands.

“The kids didn’t want me to be set on fire,” the actor and producer, 43, exclusively tells PEOPLE. Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee, 8, who live with his longtime partner Eva Mendes, 50, “specifically asked” him to avoid fireworks.

“Even though I said, ‘Actually, technically it’s safer because you need a lot of protective gear,'” Gosling said, “this trick requires fireproof clothing and special protective gel.” “But my daughters were like, “No.” No fire. ’ So I didn’t do it. ”

Ben Jenkin, one of several cast members who helped Gosling bring the character of stuntman Colt Sievers to life, performed the stunts in his place. His burns, so-called burns, were completed eight times in total.

fall guy (in theaters Friday, May 3) is loosely based on Lee Majors’ 1980s television series of the same name and focuses on the filmmaking community, particularly those who make the spectacle possible, namely those who Gosling describes as “an unsung man.” It was conceived as a homage to the stunt experts known as “the mighty.” ” of business.

At the SXSW premiere on March 13th, david leechGosling told PEOPLE that it was “important” for him to do “some” of his own stunts despite his fear of heights. Although the actor was “happy to say he didn’t do any of his own stunts in this movie,” he wanted to stay close to the work that his films celebrated. “It helped me understand exactly on a small level. [stunt professionals] Please do it every day. ”

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In this way, barbie Starr found herself falling backwards from a 12-story building, supported by wires. fall guyopening scene. “This was arranged to happen after a long, very involved take, starting outside, going back inside, and going up about 12 floors in an elevator. When I arrived, [to the ledge] I thought, “Maybe I should wear sunglasses for no reason so the audience can’t see how scared I am.” ”

Gosling’s co-star Emily Blunt admitted that it was really Gosling who fell from that height time and time again. “I was so scared to see you do that,” she tells him. “Everyone went silent. And the first time he did it, we all started cheering.”

of oppenheimer The 41-year-old star added with a laugh. I thought, “Hey, hey, we’re still doing it!” ”

“I kind of lost it,” Gosling admits. “I just don’t remember anything.”

Parkour genius Jenkin assists and drives double Logan Holladayhigh fall expert Troy Brown, martial artist Justin Eaton, stunt coordinator Kia Beck, and second unit director Chris O’Hara — who will be participating? fall guy First in the industry stunt designer — Gosling participated in several flips, grapples, and other falls. The stunt team also helped rehearse the action sequences and ensured the safety of cast members Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

In March, Gosling and Blunt performed a tribute montage to stunt performers at the 2024 Academy Awards. Ahead of the film’s release, the team also awarded Holladay, 34, the Guinness World Record for most cannon fires in a car performing stunts for a film.

“You can’t separate the history of film from the history of action and stunts,” Gosling tells PEOPLE. “Actions are designed just like make-up in movies, costumes, etc., and they take more risks than anyone else in that department. They risk everything, but the truth is, they I have not received any recognition for it.”

He further added, “Not only does it take more than the time it takes to make a film like this, but what they contribute and what they risk to create this moment for us. It’s also a time to recognize that.”

fall guy ‘ will be released in theaters on Friday, May 3rd.