David Leitch

David Leitch (/liːtʃ/; born November 16, 1975) is an acclaimed American filmmaker, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and actor with a diverse and prolific career in the entertainment industry. His directorial debut was on the action film John Wick (2014) with Chad Stahelski; however, only Stahelski was credited. Leitch's other noteworthy directorial ventures include Atomic Blonde (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024). A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Leitch dedicated his career towards perfecting his craft in stunts and action scenes, being a stunt double for Brad Pitt five times and twice for Jean-Claude Van Damme. Leitch's diligent work ethics have often been recognized in the industry, which includes two awards for The Bourne Ultimatum at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Leitch and Chad Stahelski owned an action design production company called 87Eleven. Their collaboration extended to directing and coordinating stunts in several acclaimed films.

Leitch's career skyrocketed when he directed the Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw with his wife and creative partner Kelly McCormick serving as a producer. In 2022, he directed Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train. Leitch's talent for gripping storytelling and action choreography attracted more opportunities. In September 2020, he signed on to direct and produce the stuntman drama The Fall Guy for Universal Pictures. The film was a grand hit when it was released in the U.S. on May 3, 2024. David Leitch's life is an archive of impressive filmmaking, from directing action thrillers to penning down parodies of action films and industry in Confessions of an Action Star.