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.
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| Directed by | Mel Gibson |
| Written by | Jared Rosenberg |
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| Cinematography | Johnny Derango |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Flight Risk is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on January 24, 2025.
Premise
editA U.S. Marshall escorts a government witness to trial after 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
edit- Mark Wahlberg as Daryl Booth, a hitman and pilot
- Topher Grace as Winston, an informant
- Michelle Dockery as Madelyn Harris, an FBI agent
Production
editDevelopment
editIn December 2020, Jared Rosenberg's screenplay Flight Risk was voted onto the year's "Black List" of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.[2][3] In May 2023, it was reported that Mel Gibson would direct and Mark Wahlberg would star.[4] In January 2024, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery joined the cast.[5]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in Las Vegas in June 2023.[6] Filming occurred for two days in Mesquite, Nevada in July 2023. Filming also took place in Alaska.[7] SAG-AFTRA granted the filmmakers approval to allow filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[8] Filming concluded in August 2023.[7] Walhberg partially shaved his head each day while filming for the role of a balding pilot instead of wearing a bald cap.[9]
Release
editFlight Risk is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on January 24, 2025.[10] It was originally set to be theatrically released on October 18, 2024.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Flight Risk (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office. September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 14, 2020). "The Black List 2020 Unveiled: Sophie Dawson's 'Headhunter' Tops List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Fleming Jr., Mike (May 12, 2023). "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". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Earl, William (May 12, 2023). "Mel Gibson to Direct Suspense Film 'Flight Risk,' Starring Mark Wahlberg". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 4, 2024). "'Flight Risk': Topher Grace & Michelle Dockery Join Mark Wahlberg In Mel Gibson-Helmed Lionsgate Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Sherlock, Ben; Hemenway, Megan (April 28, 2023). "Every Upcoming Mel Gibson Movie (Including Lethal Weapon 5)". ScreenRant. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Katsilometes, John (August 18, 2023). "Wahlberg: 'Flight Risk' free of strike concerns". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Maddaus, Gene (July 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (June 27, 2024). "Mark Wahlberg Surprised Wife with His Shaved Head for Flight Risk Role: Her Reaction Was 'Priceless' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 6, 2024). "Lionsgate Pushes Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' To 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 20, 2024). "Lionsgate Dates Dave Bautista & Mark Wahlberg Movies For Fall; Gerard Butler's 'Den Of Thieves: Pantera' For 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
