Since the early days of Hollywood, stunt performers have fueled the mayhem of movies, playing a vital role in sustaining the illusion of countless car chases, bar fights and rooftop leaps.

Blunt has her own musical performance in The Fall Guy, singing Against All Odds by Phil Collins. It's a far cry from her numerous numbers in Mary Poppins Returns. I ask if she fancies performing at next year's Academy Awards and she quickly replies: "Oh God, no!