Peacock has shared the official Action trailer for its newest documentary series, which puts the spotlight on the real lives behind some of Hollywood’s top stunt performers.
The video features director David Leitch, John Wick star Keanu Reeves and more, as they discussed the importance of stunt people, who they described as the “heroes behind the heroes. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Universal Pictures’ upcoming The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling as a stuntman trying to win back the love of his life.
Check out the Action trailer below (watch more trailers):
What is Action about?
“In the docuseries, every exhilarating episode reveals the indomitable spirit and camaraderie that binds together this remarkable group of stunt people. Their shared dreams and love for all things action unite them as they carve their names into the annals of Hollywood history. But be prepared for more than just jaw-dropping stunts; delve into their personal lives and witness the sacrifices they make and the challenges they conquer while juggling the most unique day job on the planet,” reads logline.
Action is described as an adrenaline-fueled documentary which hails from blockbuster filmmakers David Leitch and Kelly McCormick. The series will center around the stunt team behind popular action movies, including the John Wick franchise, Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train and Nobody. It is executive produced by Leitch, McCormick and Josh Oreck, with Bridger Nielson and Chelsea Allen serving as directors.
Action is scheduled to start streaming on April 26 on Peacock.
