‘The Stunt Driver’ Review: Jay Baruchel Takes a Leap into Tepid Biopic Territory

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In “The Stunt Driver,” Jay Baruchel reteams with his “Goon” director Michael Dowse and takes on a showy lead part as stunt driver Ken Carter, who’s best remembered for a jump he didn’t make: a proposed mile-long leap over the St.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:12:46 UTC.

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