Shot with one of the newest cinema cameras paired with good & old glass, The Fall Guy which was released in cinemas today, demonstrates some epic stunts allowed by complex cinematography. The camera is an ARRI ALEXA 35. Lenses are Panavision C-Series, E-Series, and Primo Anamorphic Prime glass.

The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy is a most talked-about 2024 American action comedy film directed by David Leitch and shot by cinematographer Jonathan Sela ASC (Transformers). The film was written by Drew Pearce, loosely based on the 1980s TV series about stunt performers. It follows a stuntman working on his ex-girlfriend’s directorial debut action film, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy surrounding the film’s lead actor. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, and Winston Duke. The Fall Guy premiered at SXSW on March 12, 2024, and was released today in the United States by Universal Pictures. It received positive reviews, and set a Guinness World Record for the most cannon rolls performed in a car. Check out the trailer below:

Shot on ARRI 35 and Panavision glass

As Panavision explains: “Jonathan Sela ASC details his experience shooting The Fall Guy, walking us through his lens choices, experience shooting in Australia for the first time, and more. Hitting theaters today and proudly serviced by Panavision Sydney, the film was shot with the good and old C-Series, E-Series, and Primo Anamorphic Prime lenses. As Sela stated: “The movies we looked at were Days of Thunder, a lot of Tony Scott’s work, which that kind of led to Panavision and anamorphic and long lenses. My focus pullers worked with Panavision for 20 or 30 years, so they all knew each other which was wonderful, and got everything we needed. We wanted a C-Series and E series. We needed long zooms. We had lots and lots of gear and lots and lots of cameras. We usually use wide lenses really close, single camera, two cameras, and this movie was like five, or six cameras, really long lenses trying to shoot them at the best time of the day. To give us a different kind of approach and different style”. As for the camera, Sela utilized the ARRI 35. The Fall Guy is one of the first blockbusters shot on the newest camera by ARRI, armed with a Super 35 sensor and the highest dynamic range among cinema cameras. Explore the BTS below:

We wanted a C-Series and E series. We needed long zooms. We had lots and lots of gear and lots and lots of cameras. We usually use wide lenses really close, single camera, two cameras, and this movie was like five, or six cameras, really long lenses trying to shoot them at the best time of the day. To give us a different kind of approach and different style.

DP Jonathan Sela ASC

Seeing an old glass paired with a super advanced cinema camera is always nice. Also, it will be interesting to explore how the ARRI 35 performs on the huge canvas. Pretty sure it looks outstanding. Looking forward to seeing the movie.