Ben Foster and Jay Baruchel Face Off in the First Teaser Trailer for THE STUNT RIDER, and It Looks Like a Fun Ride

If you're a fan of outrageous true stories, over-the-top daredevils, and offbeat comedies, the first teaser trailer for The Stunt Driver should be on your radar.

Mongrel Media has released the first look at the upcoming biopic comedy, and it introduces audiences to one of Canada's most unforgettable stunt performers, Ken Carter, with a fun retro documentary style.

Directed by Michael Dowse, the filmmaker behind Fubar, Fubar: Balls to the Wall, Goon, and What If, The Stunt Driver marks a return to his Canadian roots with a story that's every bit as outrageous as it sounds.

Set in the mid-1970s, the film tells the true story of Ken Carter, played by Jay Baruchel, the self-proclaimed world champion stunt driver who dreams of pulling off an impossible feat. His goal is to launch a rocket-powered car across the St. Lawrence River, flying from Canada into the United States in a jump stretching nearly a mile.

Of course, a plan like that doesn't come together without plenty of obstacles. Carter has to deal with public skepticism, personal struggles, and the pressure of proving everyone wrong while chasing a stunt that most people think has no chance of succeeding.

Adding even more personality to the story is Ben Foster, who plays Carter's American rival, legendary daredevil Evel Knievel. The cast also includes Ed Helms as Dick Keller, along with Laurence Leboeuf, Dan Bakkedahl, Joe Cobden, and Marc Beaupré.

Dowse and his team filmed the movie at the actual location where Carter attempted the famous St. Lawrence River jump, shooting between Boucherville and Varennes in Canada.

The movie is inspired by the 1981 documentary The Devil at Your Heels, which chronicled Carter's life and incredible ambitions. Fans of animation may also recognize his legacy, as Carter is believed to have inspired Duke Caboom in Toy Story 4.

The teaser itself leans into an old-school documentary presentation, complete with an amusing narrator who sells the absurdity of Carter's larger-than-life personality. It's funny, full of charm, and does a great job introducing audiences to a Canadian legend many people outside the country may have never heard of.

The Stunt Driver looks like it has all the ingredients for an entertaining crowd-pleaser. It's got an incredible true story, a cast packed with comedic talent, a memorable rivalry between Baruchel and Foster, and the kind of real-life stunt that almost sounds too ridiculous to have actually happened.

The Stunt Driver exclusively in Canadian theaters on September 25, 2026. There’s no US date set yet.