A new American action-thriller called Flight Risk, which is also known as Amenaza en el aire, is being directed by Mel Gibson and written by Jared Rosenberg. This movie is already getting a lot of attention for its exciting plot and interesting settings. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery, among others. Flight Risk is very interesting because it was filmed in a lot of different and dramatic places, which bring the tense plot to life. Let’s look at the plot; how it was filmed, and the places where this high-stakes thriller took place.
Flight Risk Plot Summary
Flight Risk is about Daryl Booth, played by Mark Wahlberg, an unassuming pilot who has to find his way through the Alaskan wilderness. Along with him are Winston (Topher Grace), a fugitive, and Madelyn Harris (Michelle Dockery), an FBI agent. At first, their job seems simple—to get Winston to his destination safely. But as the trip goes on, secrets come out and trust starts to fade. It turns out that Daryl is not only a pilot but also a hitman whose job it is to kill the spy. Threats never stop coming at the three, forcing them to work together and test their limits and survival skills.
Where was Flight Risk filmed?
Under unusual circumstances, filming for Flight Risk began in June 2023 and ended in August 2023. It was filmed in Las Vegas, Mesquite, Nevada, and the wilds of Alaska. Here is a full list of all the places where the movies were shot;
Nevada’s Las Vegas
In June 2023, principal photography began in Las Vegas. Key scenes used the city’s colorful landscapes and urban background. Hollywood has moved to Las Vegas to promote it as “Hollywood 2.0.” This has helped the city become a center for film production.
Nevada’s Mesquite
The movie was shot in Mesquite for two days in July 2023. This small town was a nice change of pace and was perfect for scenes that needed a quiet atmosphere. Notably, four local firefighters helped film the scenes, which made the rescues seem more real.
Alaska
Alaska’s beautiful wilderness made for the perfect setting for the movie’s intense aerial scenes. The rough terrain and icy landscapes made the story more realistic by showing how the characters struggled with both nature and their own problems. The Alaskan wilderness’ was praised by Michelle Dockery for making the movie seem more real.
Due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike the production had a lot of problems. Since it was an independent film, though, the team got a waiver that let them finish the project during the strike. Wahlberg said that the movie was almost done when the strike started, with only two more days of filming left. Even though there were problems, the cast and crew worked hard to finish the movie successfully.
Flight Risk Cast
Some of the big names in Flight Risk’s cast are:
- Mark Wahlberg as Daryl Booth, a hitman and pilot
- Topher Grace plays Winston, a spy for the government
- As FBI agent Madelyn Harris, Michelle Dockery plays the part
- Van Sant is played by Leah Remini
- Leah Remini as Van Sant
- Paul Ben-Victor as Coleridge
- Monib Abhat as Hassan
- Eilise Patton as Janine
- Savanah Joeckel and Mark Schotz as rescue workers.
Facts
• The script by Jared Rosenberg was chosen for the 2020 Black List, which is a list of Hollywood’s favorite unproduced scripts.
• Wahlberg shaved part of his head every day for his role as a balding pilot because he didn’t want to wear a bald cap. He mentioned in interviews that this decision was part of his commitment to making the character authentic. It’s all about the details. Wahlberg said. “I didn’t want to rely on a bald cap because it didn’t feel real enough. Shaving my head daily was a small sacrifice to make for the authenticity of the role.”
Wahlberg also shared a lighthearted moment about working with his hairdresser, Cheryl Daniels, who managed the process of partially shaving his head every day on set. “Cheryl and I got into a rhythm—it became part of the character-building process. It’s not every day you willingly shave your head, but for this role, it was worth it.”
• Gibson’s first movie as a director since 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge (2016) a well-reviewed war drama, is Flight Risk.
• The movie was supposed to come out in October 2024, but it was later pushed back to 2025.
• The involvement of—Mesquite firefighters made the scenes more realistic and showed how the community helped with the project.
• Wahlberg has pushed for tax breaks and new studios to help the film industry grow in Nevada. This could make the state a major production hub.
Flight Risk (2025) Release Date
Flight Risk was supposed to come out on October 18, 2024, but now it will come out in 24 January 2025. With an exciting plot, a great cast, and Mel Gibson’s experienced direction, the movie looks like it will be a thrilling thriller. Fans of action and suspense should definitely watch it.
Flight Risk is more than just an action thriller: it shows how to make movies when things are hard. It’s going to be a big movie in 2025 because of its interesting plot, beautiful settings and great acting. This movie has something for everyone, whether you like drama, suspense—or—stunning visuals.
Watch Flight Risk (2025) Official Trailer
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