Written and directed by Michael Dowse, the comedy film ‘The Stunt Driver’ recounts the true underdog story of Canada’s Ken Carter, the world champion stunt driver who battles personal demons and public doubt to attempt what everyone considers impossible—a mile-long jump across the St. Lawrence River in a rocket car.
‘The Stunt Driver’ stars Jay Baruchel (as Ken Carter), Laurence Leboeuf (as Gloria), with Ben Foster (as Evel Knievel), Ed Helms (as Dick Keller), and Dan Bakkedahl (as Bill Wilkins).
Producers of ‘The Stunt Driver’ include Jennifer Wilson and Michael Dowse, with executive producers Jay Baruchel, Dave Bishop, Andrew Frank, Joe Iacono, Cameron MacLaren, James Pugh, and Lisa Wolofsky. Production companies are Cardinal Films, Mongrel Media, Téléfilm Canada, and Wild Atlantic Pictures.
The film’s cinematography is by Sara Mishara, the music is by Cristobal Tapia de Veer, with editing by Reg Harkema.
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Additional cast include Joe Cobden (as Bob Fortier), Marc Beaupré (as Danny Lafortune), Noah Labranche (as Seamus), and Derek Johns (as Trevor).
Independent Film Company will release ‘The Stunt Driver’ in theaters on September 25, 2026.
Jay Baruchel is most known for How to Train Your Dragon, This Is the End, and Goon. Ed Helms is most known for The Hangover and The Office. Ben Foster is most known for Hell or High Water, 3:10 to Yuma, and Leave No Trace.
