“The Fall Man” stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt introduced the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon to the Oscars stage whereas presenting a particular tribute to stunt performers. The 2 co-stars, who have been each nominated for supporting actor Oscars this yr — Blunt for “Oppenheimer,” Gosling for “Barbie” — playfully roasted the rivalry between the 2 blockbusters, which famously opened within the theaters on the identical date final summer time.

“I’m simply comfortable that we are able to lastly put this ‘Barbenheimer’ rivalry apart,” Gosling advised Blunt.

“The way in which this award season has turned out, it wasn’t that a lot of a rivalry. Simply let it go!,” Blunt quipped again, a nod to how Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” has dominated the awards season with a number of wins for finest image, from the Golden Globes to the BAFTA Movie Awards.

“It’s true. You guys are doing very effectively, you realize? Congratulations,” Gosling advised Blunt concerning the success of Nolan’s atomic bomb epic. “However I believe I type of found out why it’s known as ‘Barbenheimer’ and never ‘Oppenarbie.’ You’re on the tail finish since you rode ‘Barbie’s’ coattails all summer time.”

Gosling was referring to the $1.4 billion “Barbie’ grossed on the worldwide field workplace, which made Gerwig’s blockbuster comedy the highest-grossing movie of 2023 and Warner Bros.’ prime grosser in historical past. “Oppenheimer” was no slouch both, nonetheless, because it earned greater than $960 million worldwide.

“Thanks for Kens-plaining that to me, all proper,” Blunt quipped again. “Mr. I would like to color my abs on to get nominated! You don’t see Robert Downey doing that.”

Gosling and Blunt have been each nominees and presenters on the 2024 Oscars. They’ll be collectively on the massive display screen this summer time in Common’s motion comedy “The Fall Man,” in theaters Might 3. The movie, directed by “Deadpool 2” and “Bullet Practice” filmmaker David Leitch, relies on the Nineteen Eighties TV collection of the identical identify. Gosling performs a Hollywood stuntman working for a director (Blunt) who occurs to be a former flame. When the lead actor of their film goes lacking, Gosling’s stuntman steps as much as attempt to discover him.

Gosling not too long ago advised Selection that Steven Spielberg is a big fan of the film and approached him on the Golden Globes in an effort to inform him so.

“I noticed Steven Spielberg strolling in my path,” Gosling advised Selection. “I don’t know Steven Spielberg. I believed there’s no approach he’s coming to speak to me. And but he saved getting nearer, after which I believed I do know what’s going to occur. I’m going to level to him, and he’s going to go, ‘Not you, behind you,’ so I’m not going to try this. Lastly I mentioned, ‘Me?’ and he goes, “Yeah you.’ I’m going, ‘I’m sorry I didn’t suppose you have been coming to speak to me.’ And I stood up and he gave me a hug and mentioned, ‘I simply noticed “Fall Man” and I beloved it.’”

“So far as I’m involved it doesn’t matter anymore what occurs,” Gosling continued. “Steven Spielberg favored it. That was an all time second for me. I’m actually excited for individuals to see it. I believe it’s a very particular film.”

Watch Blunt and Gosling’s hilarious “Barbenheimer” bit within the video beneath.