Jay Baruchel and Ed Helms’ first look at The Stunt Driver

Exclusive: On the eve of the US Film Market, Protagonist Pictures has achieved international sales for Jay Baruchel’s film. Stunt driver. UTA Independent Film Group represents the US rights.

Above is a first look photo of Baruchel (This is the end) and Ed Helms (Waste(in Michael Doss)Stopper) is a biographical comedy that is currently in post-production. Also starring Ben Foster (High water hell), Lawrence LeBoeuf (Shursi) and Dan Bakkedahl (Veep).

Stunt driver The film tells the true-life 1970s story of Ken Carter (Baruchel), the fearless and fearless race car driver who risked everything to jump a rocket-powered car over the mile-wide St. Lawrence Seaway – a highly publicized stunt that would take him from Canada to the United States. Battling personal demons, public suspicion, and a reckless competitor, the realistic tale follows Carter’s relentless quest for remembrance.

Jennifer Wilson (Fubar: Balls to the wall) is produced under Film Cardinal, the production banner she shares with writer/director Dowse. Baruchel executive produces alongside Mongrel Media’s Andrew Frank. Joe Iacono and Lisa Wolowski also executive produce. Telefilm Canada and SODEC are financing.

“Stunt driver “This is an honest and funny journey through the tears – a true, larger-than-life story brought to life with the warmth, wit and charm of Michael Doss,” said Dave Bishop, CEO of Protagonist Pictures. “With such an amazing actor, the film captures the unbridled joy and tender humanity behind the spectacle, and we couldn’t be happier to share it with audiences around the world.”

“I am thrilled to partner with Protagonist in providing this Stunt driver “To the world,” writer-director Dawes declared. “Ken Carter’s story will resonate with anyone who has faced long odds and been kicked in the teeth for trying. He is an inspiring underdog who is beautifully flawed and funny. There is a piece of Carter in all of us.”