‘Bullet Train’ Duo David Leitch, Kelly McCormick Set Hollywood Stunt Performer Doc Series ‘Action’ With Universal Pictures Content Group
variety.comNaman Ramachandran “Bullet Train” duo, director-producer David Leitch and his producing partner Kelly McCormick, have partnered with Universal Pictures Content Group for Hollywood stunt performer series “Action.” The 6 x 60′ series follows elite stunt performers as they push themselves to the limit and risk personal sacrifice for professional success and aims to capture their real lives.
It will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of Hollywood’s biggest movie sets including “The Fall Guy,” directed by Leitch and produced by McCormick, a film that celebrates these talented individuals as the crew go about their work as stunt doubles, coordinators and second unit directors on set. “The Fall Guy” stars Ryan Gosling and the series is expected to feature interviews with him and also with Hollywood action icon Keanu Reeves.
The series, which is currently in post-production, will be produced through Leitch and McCormick’s production and action design company, 87North.
The duo serve as executive producers on “Action,” working with producers Josh Oreck (“John Wick, Sherlock Homes) and Chelsea Allen (“Prop Culture”) and director Bridger Nielson (“All Things Must Pass”).
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