The Plane (film)

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The Plane
Directed byJean-François Richet
Screenplay by
Produced by
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Distributed byLionsgate
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$50 million

The Plane is an upcoming American action-thriller film written by Charles Cumming, J. P. Davis, and Matt Cook and directed by Jean-François Richet. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Daniella Pineda, Kelly Gale, Yoson An, Remi Adeleke, Haleigh Hekking, Lilly Krug, Joey Slotnick, Oliver Trevena, Tony Goldwyn, and Paul Ben-Victor. The plot centers around Brodie Torrance (Butler), a commercial pilot whose plane is forced to land in the Philippines during a ferocious storm.

The film was announced in 2016. After a hiatus, Lionsgate Films acquired distribution rights to The Plane in 2019, gave them up to Solstice Studios due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and got them back two years later. In August 2021, filming began in Puerto Rico.

Premise[]

After landing his storm-damaged aircraft in hostile territory, Brodie Torrance finds the plane at risk from local militants who want to take the passengers hostage. As the world searches for the disappeared aircraft, Brodie must rise to the occasion and keep his passengers safe until help arrives.

Cast[]

Gerard Butler posing with a group of Marines at Camp Pendleton in 2016
Lead actor Gerard Butler
  • Gerard Butler as Brodie Torrance, a commercial pilot who has to keep the passengers safe
  • Mike Colter as Louis Gaspare, a passenger being extradited on charges of homicide
  • Daniella Pineda as Bonnie, the head flight attendant
  • Kelly Gale
  • Yoson An as Dele, an officer
  • Remi Adeleke as Shellback, a mercenary tasked with leading a rescue team
  • Haleigh Hekking as Daniela, Brodie's daughter
  • Lilly Krug as Brie, a passenger with a large following on social media
  • Joey Slotnick as Sinclair, a short-tempered businessman
  • Oliver Trevena as Carver, one of the plane's survivors after it crashes
  • Tony Goldwyn as Scarsdale, a former Special Forces officer
  • Paul Ben-Victor as Hampton, the owner of the airline

Production[]

On July 13, 2016, MadRiver Pictures acquired The Plane, an original pitch from novelist Charles Cumming, with Marc Butan and Di Bonaventura Pictures' Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian announced as producers.[1] In October 2019, it was reported that Gerard Butler had joined the cast and would also produce alongside Alan Siegel.[2]

In November 2019, Lionsgate Films acquired distribution rights to the film,[3][4] but in November 2020, it abandoned the project after failing to obtain production insurance that would cover a COVID-19 outbreak, as the studio did not want to risk the film's $50 million budget,[5] and Solstice Studios acquired the rights to the film.[6] However, in May 2021, Lionsgate re-acquired the rights to The Plane, in what Andreas Wiseman from Deadline Hollywood described as a "case of high-profile Hollywood volleyball."[7]

In August 2021, Kelly Gale,[8] Mike Colter,[9] Daniella Pineda,[10] Yoson An,[11] Remi Adeleke, Haleigh Hekking, Lilly Krug, Joey Slotnick, and Oliver Trevena joined the cast.[12] Production began that same month in Puerto Rico.[13] On a podcast, Colter said the film was going to focus more on character development than action sequences.[14] On October 11, 2021, it was reported that filming was close to finishing and that Tony Goldwyn and Paul Ben-Victor would also star.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ Ford, Rebecca (July 13, 2016). "MadRiver Pictures Nabs Action-Thriller Pitch 'The Plane' From Novelist Charles Cumming". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 30, 2019). "Gerard Butler to Star in Action-Thriller 'The Plane' from 'Transformers' Producer". Collider. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (November 7, 2019). "Gerard Butler Action-Thriller 'The Plane' Lands at Lionsgate". Variety. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 11, 2019). "Gerard Butler Action Pic 'The Plane' Goes Global For MadRiver In Quickfire Market Sellout – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 7, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 11, 2020). "Reopening Hollywood: Lionsgate Disembarks Gerard Butler Pic 'The Plane' Over COVID Insurance Concerns And Takeoff Delay". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  6. ^ McNary, Dave (November 13, 2020). "Gerard Butler's 'The Plane' Lands at Solstice Studios After Lionsgate's Departure". Variety. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  7. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 24, 2021). "Lionsgate Re-Acquires Rights To Distribute Gerard Butler Thriller 'The Plane' After Solstice Deal Failed To Take Off". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 2, 2021). "Newcomer Kelly Gale To Star With Gerard Butler In Lionsgate Thriller 'The Plane'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Couch, Aaron (August 3, 2021). "Mike Colter Joining Gerard Butler in Lionsgate's 'The Plane' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 9, 2021). "Daniella Pineda Boards Gerard Butler's 'Plane' For Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  11. ^ Couch, Aaron (August 11, 2021). "'Mulan' Actor Yoson An Joins Gerard Butler in 'The Plane' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 12, 2021). "Gerard Butler's 'The Plane' Taking Off With Haleigh Hekking, Remi Adeleke, Joey Slotnick & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  13. ^ Couch, Aaron (August 12, 2021). "Remi Adeleke Joins Gerard Butler in Lionsgate's 'The Plane'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  14. ^ Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 12, 2021). "Hero Nation Podcast: 'Evil's Mike Colter On Paramount+ Series, Filming 'The Plane' With Gerard Butler; 'Suicide Squad' Box Office Blast Radius, 'Free Guy' & 'Venom' Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 12, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 11, 2021). "Gerard Butler Action Thriller 'The Plane' Adds Tony Goldwyn And Paul Ben-Victor". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.

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