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'''''Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421''''' is a 2023 [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] book by [[T. J. Newman]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=VanDenburgh |first1=Barbara |title=T.J. Newman's 'Drowning,' Luis A. Urrea's 'Good Night, Irene' among 5 books not to miss|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2023/05/27/tj-newman-drowning-luis-a-urrea-new-books/70244576007/ |publisher=USA Today |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref> The story follows survivors of a plane crash in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The book is being adapted into a film directed by [[Paul Greengrass]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |title=Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel ‘Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421’ For Warner Bros |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |publisher=Deadline |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref>
'''''Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421''''' is a 2023 [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] book by [[T. J. Newman]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=VanDenburgh |first1=Barbara |title=T.J. Newman's 'Drowning,' Luis A. Urrea's 'Good Night, Irene' among 5 books not to miss|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2023/05/27/tj-newman-drowning-luis-a-urrea-new-books/70244576007/ |publisher=USA Today |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref> The story follows survivors of a plane crash in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The book is being adapted into a film directed by [[Paul Greengrass]].<ref name=Greengrass>{{cite web |last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr. |date=28 November 2023|title=Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel ‘Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421’ For Warner Bros |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/paul-greengrass-drowning-adapting-to-direct-t-j-newman-bestseller-warner-bros-1235640313/ |publisher=Deadline |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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==Reception==
==Reception==
The ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' described it as a "disaster procedural", where, "The pace is blinding, the suspense electrifying, the human drama impassioned."<ref>{{cite web |last1=RIEFE |first1=JORDAN |title=How T.J. Newman went from flight attendant to Hollywood’s most valued disaster novelist |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-05-30/how-t-j-newman-went-from-flight-attendant-to-hollywoods-most-valued-disaster-novelist |publisher=The Los Angeles Times |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref> [[Kirkus Reviews]] described it as, "A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed."<ref>{{cite web |title=DROWNING Review |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tj-newman/drowning-newman/ |publisher=Kirkus Reviews |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref> Writing for Book Reporter, Ray Palen called it a "top-notch thriller."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Palen |first1=Ray |title=Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 |url=https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421 |publisher=Book Reporter |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref>
The ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' described it as a "disaster procedural", where, "The pace is blinding, the suspense electrifying, the human drama impassioned."<ref>{{cite web |last1=RIEFE |first1=JORDAN |title=How T.J. Newman went from flight attendant to Hollywood’s most valued disaster novelist |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-05-30/how-t-j-newman-went-from-flight-attendant-to-hollywoods-most-valued-disaster-novelist |publisher=The Los Angeles Times |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref> [[Kirkus Reviews]] described it as, "A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed."<ref>{{cite web |title=DROWNING Review |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tj-newman/drowning-newman/ |publisher=Kirkus Reviews |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref> Writing for Book Reporter, Ray Palen called it a "top-notch thriller."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Palen |first1=Ray |title=Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 |url=https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421 |publisher=Book Reporter |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref>

== Film adaptation ==
On March 26, 2023, it was announced that [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] had acquired the rights, with [[Shane Salerno]] serving as producer through The Story Factory.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 March 2023|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/warner-bros-t-j-newman-novel-drowning-the-rescue-of-flight-1421-1-5-million-against-3-million-1235310454/|title=Warner Bros. Wins Fevered Weekend Auction For T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421;' Deal Reaches $1.5M Against $3M|date=26 March 2023|access-date=8 June 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> [[Paul Greengrass]] was hired to write, direct, and co-produce the project in November.<ref name=Greengrass></ref> On March 26, 2024, it was announced that [[Steve Kloves]] would write the screenplay instead, after Greengrass committed to directing ''[[The Lost Bus]]'' first.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 March 2024|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/harry-potter-screenwriter-steve-kloves-adapt-t-j-newman-novel-drowning-paul-greengrass-directing-at-warner-bros-1235868392/|title=Steve Kloves To Adapt T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Paul Greengrass At Warner Bros.|access-date=8 June 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:06, 8 June 2024

Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421
AuthorT. J. Newman
LanguageEnglish
GenreThriller
PublisherAvid Reader Press
Publication date
May 30, 2023
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages320 pp. (paperback)
ISBN9781982177911 (Hardcover)

Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 is a 2023 thriller book by T. J. Newman.[1] The story follows survivors of a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean. The book is being adapted into a film directed by Paul Greengrass.[2]

Synopsis

A plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff and is flooded. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft 200 feet below the surface.[3]

Creation

Newman worked as a flight attendant for 10 years. Drowning is her second novel, following her debut New York Times bestseller Falling. She was inspired to "go bigger" for her second novel, basing the idea around a red-eye flight from Hawaii to LAX she used to work and imagining being isolated miles and hours in every direction from safety.[4]

Reception

The Los Angeles Times described it as a "disaster procedural", where, "The pace is blinding, the suspense electrifying, the human drama impassioned."[5] Kirkus Reviews described it as, "A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed."[6] Writing for Book Reporter, Ray Palen called it a "top-notch thriller."[7]

Film adaptation

On March 26, 2023, it was announced that Warner Bros. Pictures had acquired the rights, with Shane Salerno serving as producer through The Story Factory.[8] Paul Greengrass was hired to write, direct, and co-produce the project in November.[2] On March 26, 2024, it was announced that Steve Kloves would write the screenplay instead, after Greengrass committed to directing The Lost Bus first.[9]

References

  1. ^ VanDenburgh, Barbara. "T.J. Newman's 'Drowning,' Luis A. Urrea's 'Good Night, Irene' among 5 books not to miss". USA Today. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (28 November 2023). "Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros". Deadline. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. "As T.J. Newman Is Set To Adapt Debut Novel 'Falling', Her Follow-up 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' Drops In Hollywood". Deadline. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Second novel by former flight attendant lands in stores". Associated Press. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  5. ^ RIEFE, JORDAN. "How T.J. Newman went from flight attendant to Hollywood's most valued disaster novelist". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  6. ^ "DROWNING Review". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  7. ^ Palen, Ray. "Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421". Book Reporter. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  8. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (26 March 2023). "Warner Bros. Wins Fevered Weekend Auction For T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421;' Deal Reaches $1.5M Against $3M". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  9. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (26 March 2024). "Steve Kloves To Adapt T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Paul Greengrass At Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2024.