Key Takeaways:
– Mel Gibson's directed action thriller, ‘Flight Risk,' set to hit the theatres on October 18th.
– Film stars Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace in a high-stakes suspense story.
– Gibson co-produced the movie with an extensive team of renowned producers.
– Trailer premiers online following its earlier debut at CinemaCon.
Mel Gibson, best known for his starring role in the ‘Lethal Weapon' franchise, is back, this time behind the camera directing a new film. We've been hanging on the edge, waiting to see if Warner Bros. would hand him the directorial reins for ‘Lethal Weapon 5.' While that's still up in the air, another movie directed by Gibson is ready to land in theatres. Lionsgate is set to launch the Gibson-directed action thriller, ‘Flight Risk,' in cinemas across the country on October 18th.
Male Lead Turns Bald
Lead actor Mark Wahlberg, previously an Academy Award nominee for a supporting role in ‘The Departed,' allows himself to be transformed for his new character. Wahlberg, who usually sports a full head of hair, went so far as to shave his head in order to play the character of a potential psychopathic hitman. Co-stars Michelle Dockery and Topher Grace play an Air Marshal and a fugitive, respectively, making the story even more enticing.
Gibson Takes the Producer Helm
Gibson didn't just direct ‘Flight Risk'. He also co-produced the film alongside a dream team that included John Davis, John Fox, and Bruce Davey. The production of this film is an icon, done in association with Media Capital Technologies and Hammerstone Studios. It's also a Davis Entertainment Company production.
Flight Risk Garners Early Praise
CinemaCon attendees caught a sneak peak of ‘Flight Risk' earlier this year. The trailer shown then seems to have been the same one released online today. JoBlo's Chris Bumbray, who attended CinemaCon, appeared impressed by the movie. His initial reaction suggests that Wahlberg's performance is unique and intense, helping to make ‘Flight Risk' a must-see thriller.
It's a Tangle in the Sky
The plot of ‘Flight Risk' revolves around Wahlberg's character, a transport pilot tasked with flying an Air Marshal and her prisoner across the Alaskan wilderness. However, things start going awry as tensions escalate and trust evaporates, leading to a high-stakes game of deception and survival.
The trailer has set the stage for what looks like a thrilling ride, with audiences eagerly awaiting its October release for the full feature. So, are you ready to book your seat for the flight? You can tell us in the comments below.
‘Flight Risk' will test your nerves, forcing you to question who you can trust, even in the sky. As we await the final word on Mel Gibson's involvement in ‘Lethal Weapon 5,' it's clear that his latest directorial venture is set to be a certified hit in theatres come October 18th!
