Action S1 on Showmax
11 November 2024

Action S1

Action is an adrenaline-fueled docuseries following the 87North stunt team as they take centre stage for once, revealing the captivating stories of ordinary individuals who have been drawn to the electrifying world of action sports, martial arts, motocross and more. These daredevils navigate the high-octane, highly skilled, and often perilous world of film stunts, balancing their professional passion with the demands of everyday life. 

Diving into the making of The Fall Guy and Violent Night, the six-part series features interviews with the likes of adrenaline junkie Keanu Reeves (aka John Wick) and real-life stuntman David Leitch and his wife Kelly McCormick (who’ve produced epic thrill-rides like The Fall Guy, Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night), as well as some of Hollywood’s most legendary stunties and the stunt coordinators behind some of the most explosive action sequences in movies today.

Also watch the blockbuster movie The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling, on Showmax this month.

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