Academy Award-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson returns to the director’s chair with Flight Risk, a high-octane action-thriller set against the stunning yet perilous backdrop of the Alaskan Alps. Releasing on January 24, 2025, through PVR INOX Pictures, this much-anticipated aerial suspense drama is written by Jared Rosenberg.
Mark Wahlberg calls Flight Risk collaborative experience under Mel Gibson’s direction: “He was willing to try anything to service his vision”
In Flight Risk, Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg stars as a pilot tasked with transporting an Air Marshal, played by Michelle Dockery, and a fugitive, portrayed by Topher Grace, to trial. However, as their flight crosses the unforgiving Alaskan Alps, tensions rise, trust is shattered, and it becomes clear that not everyone on board is who they seem.
For Mel Gibson, directing Flight Risk was a unique challenge and a rare opportunity. The filmmaker was captivated by the script’s unpredictable twists and dynamic tone. “The script kept me guessing and had some unexpected laughs; it was terrifying and had an intriguing mix of elements I found charming. There are no dead spots,” Gibson explains.
Wahlberg highlights the collaborative energy on set, noting Gibson’s vast experience both as a filmmaker and actor. “Mel has so much experience as a filmmaker and as an actor. Michelle, Topher, and I each came in with ideas, and Mel was willing to try anything to service his vision,” he shares.
Gibson’s longtime producing partner, Bruce Davey, underscores the director’s immersive approach to storytelling. “When Mel approaches a script to direct, he does so from inside the story, characters, and production, not from the outside. He puts you inside the action, making you feel that he and you are right there,” says Davey.
Reflecting on his initial reaction to the story, Gibson recalls, “It was terrifying, but I laughed a bunch, was shocked at times, and terrified. I wanted to share with audiences all that I saw in it.”
Flight Risk promises an exhilarating ride packed with suspense, shock, and even moments of unexpected humor. This cinematic experience is designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats from takeoff to landing, making it a must-watch on the big screen from January 24.
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