The Stunt Driver
Canadian historical comedy film
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The Stunt Driver is an upcoming Canadian historical comedy film written and directed by Michael Dowse, based on the life of Canadian daredevil stuntman Ken Carter. The cast is led by Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf and Dan Bakkedahl.
- Jennifer Wilson
- Michael Dowse
- Macdara Kelleher
- Eoin Egan
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| Directed by | Michael Dowse |
| Written by | Michael Dowse |
| Based on | The Devil at Your Heels |
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| Distributed by | Mongrel Media |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Premise
In the 1970s, stuntman Ken Carter, known as "The Mad Canadian" due to his daredevil stunts, plans to drive a rocket car across the Sainte-Laurent river, from a 90-foot-high ramp.[1]
Cast
- Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter
- Ed Helms as Dick Keller
- Ben Foster as Evel Knievel
- Laurence Leboeuf as Gloria
- Dan Bakkedahl
- Joe Cobden
- Marc Beaupré
Production
The film is written and directed by Michael Dowse and is based on the true story of the "Mad Canadian" stunt driver who had fame with his daredevil stunts, and the National Film Board of Canada's 1981 documentary The Devil at Your Heels. It is produced by Dowse and Jennifer Wilson through Cardinal Films with Macdara Kelleher and Eoin Egan for Wild Atlantic Pictures.[2]
The cast is led by Jay Baruchel. Ed Helms, Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf and Dan Bakkedahl, Joe Cobden and Marc Beaupré, joined the cast in October 2025.[3]
Principal photography was underway in Montreal in September 2025. Filming locations included the St. Lawrence River between Boucherville and Varennes, Quebec in Canada, the following month.[4]
Release
The film is slated to premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival,[5] before going into theatrical release on September 25, 2026.[6]