Flight Risk (film) explained

Director:Mel Gibson
Cinematography:Johnny Derango
Distributor:Lionsgate
Country:United States
Language:English

Flight Risk is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Jared Rosenberg. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, and Michelle Dockery.

Flight Risk is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on October 18, 2024.

Plot

An FBI agent takes an informant to be testified when he is accused of getting involved with a mob boss, only to discover that the pilot who is transporting them is also a hitman that had been sent to assassinate the informant. After they subdue him, they’re forced to fly together after discovering that there are others attempting to eliminate them.

Cast

Production

Development

In December 2020, Jared Rosenberg's screenplay Flight Risk was voted onto the year's "Black List" of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.[1] [2] In May 2023, it was reported that Mel Gibson would direct and Mark Wahlberg would star.[3] In January 2024, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery joined the cast.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in Las Vegas in June 2023.[5] Filming occurred for two days in Mesquite, Nevada in July 2023. Filming also took place in Alaska.[6] SAG-AFTRA granted the filmmakers approval to allow filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[7] Filming concluded in August 2023.[6]

Release

Flight Risk is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on October 18, 2024.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Black List 2020 Unveiled: Sophie Dawson's 'Headhunter' Tops List. D'Alessandro. Anthony. Ramos. Dino-Ray. Deadline Hollywood. December 14, 2020. November 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: Fleming Jr.. Mike. Wiseman. Andreas. Mel Gibson Returns To Director's Chair For First Time Since 'Hacksaw Ridge' With Lionsgate's 'Flight Risk' Starring Mark Wahlberg — Cannes Market Hot Package. May 12, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. November 6, 2023.
  3. Earl. William. Mel Gibson to Direct Suspense Film 'Flight Risk,' Starring Mark Wahlberg. May 12, 2023. Variety. November 6, 2023.
  4. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. 'Flight Risk': Topher Grace & Michelle Dockery Join Mark Wahlberg In Mel Gibson-Helmed Lionsgate Thriller. Matt. Grobar. January 4, 2024. 4 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Sherlock . Ben . Hemenway . Megan . 2023-04-28 . Every Upcoming Mel Gibson Movie (Including Lethal Weapon 5) . 2024-06-27 . ScreenRant.
  6. News: Katsilometes. John. Wahlberg: 'Flight Risk' free of strike concerns. August 18, 2023. Las Vegas Review-Journal. November 6, 2023.
  7. Maddaus. Gene. SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films. July 18, 2023. Variety. November 6, 2023.
  8. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Lionsgate Dates Dave Bautista & Mark Wahlberg Movies For Fall; Gerard Butler's 'Den Of Thieves: Pantera' For 2025 . . May 21, 2024 . May 20, 2024.