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Flight Risk (film)

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Not to be confused with Flight/Risk.
Flight Risk
Theatrical release poster with original release date
Directed byMel Gibson
Written byJared Rosenberg
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohnny Derango
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24)
Running time
91 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 January 24, 2025.

Premise

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A 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

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Production

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Development

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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.[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

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Principal 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

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Flight 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

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  1. ^ "Flight Risk (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office. September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Earl, William (May 12, 2023). "Mel Gibson to Direct Suspense Film 'Flight Risk,' Starring Mark Wahlberg". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Sherlock, Ben; Hemenway, Megan (April 28, 2023). "Every Upcoming Mel Gibson Movie (Including Lethal Weapon 5)". ScreenRant. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Katsilometes, John (August 18, 2023). "Wahlberg: 'Flight Risk' free of strike concerns". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  8. ^ Maddaus, Gene (July 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 6, 2024). "Lionsgate Pushes Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' To 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  11. ^ 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.
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