Quick Hit:

Mark Wahlberg stars as a psychotic hitman in Mel Gibson's new aviation thriller, "Flight Risk," hitting theaters on Oct. 18.

Key Details:

• Release Date: October 18, 2024
• Director: Mel Gibson
• Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace
• Plot: Wahlberg plays a pilot-turned-hitman transporting an air marshal and a fugitive.

Diving Deeper:

Mark Wahlberg takes on a dark and intense role as a psychotic mob hitman in Mel Gibson's latest film, "Flight Risk." The official trailer, released on Thursday, offers a glimpse into this high-stakes aviation thriller set to hit theaters on October 18.

In "Flight Risk," Wahlberg portrays Daryl, a wilderness pilot who reveals his true identity as a balding mob assassin mid-flight. The film channels the tension and action of classics like "Con Air," with Daryl at the controls of a plane carrying air marshal Madolyn (Michelle Dockery) and a fugitive (Topher Grace) bound for New York City to testify against the powerful Moretti crime family.

As the plane traverses the Alaskan skies, the trailer features a haunting cover of the Talking Heads’ "Psycho Killer," perfectly setting the scene for the chaos that unfolds. Daryl’s sinister intentions come to light as he tells the fugitive, “Mr. Moretti’s very disappointed in you, Winston. And he wants you dead.”

The action intensifies with a dramatic fight at 10,000 feet. Madolyn manages to subdue and handcuff Daryl but then faces the challenge of keeping the plane in the air. “Tell me how to fly this thing, or we will die out here,” she pleads, adding to the film’s suspense.

"Flight Risk" marks Mel Gibson’s return to directing since his 2016 film, "Hacksaw Ridge." The script, penned by Jared Rosenberg, adds to the film's gripping narrative, with Gibson also serving as a producer alongside John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment, and Bruce Davey.

Gibson and Wahlberg previously worked together in "Daddy’s Home 2" and "Father Stu," but "Flight Risk" is their first collaboration with Gibson in the director's chair. The film promises a blend of intense aerial sequences and gripping drama, making it a must-watch for thriller enthusiasts.

With its star-studded cast and high-octane plot, "Flight Risk" is set to captivate audiences when it soars into theaters this October.