EXCLUSIVE: The Dark Knight and Olympus Has Fallen star Aaron Eckhart is set for plane thriller Midair from Jeepers Creepers: Reborn and Iron Sky director Timo Vuorensola.
The project will mark the director’s second airplane thriller after 97 Minutes, which was released in 2023. Written by George Mahaffey (Chief of Station), the movie is scheduled to start production in September.
The synopsis reads: “When a seasoned ex-CIA cargo pilot embarks on a crucial flight to celebrate his son’s birthday, he is thrust into a harrowing battle for survival as a rogue agent takes control of the plane. Facing deadly threats and a ticking clock, he must navigate treacherous skies while protecting his passengers and uncover a sinister plot. As the stakes escalate he discovers that loyalty and courage will be tested in ways he never imagined, all while fighting to reclaim control of his aircraft and safeguard his family’s future.”
Jamie Thompson, who also produced 97 Minutes, and Jon Keeyes are producing. Matthew Shreder is executive-producing for Concourse Media, which is co-financing and representing worldwide rights. According to Concourse, the film has a majority of international territories sold so the company will be shopping domestic and remaining territories in Cannes next week.
Executive producers also include Steve Lee Jones, Michael Arata and Mark Boot. Golden Globe nominee Eckhart and Concourse previously teamed up on action film Chief of Station.
“Excited to be teaming with Timo again on this action-packed thriller,” said Thompson. “With Aaron and Timo, we’re planning to take the airplane thriller genre to new heights.”
“The film is pure adrenaline and action, with suspense that never lets up”, said Shreder. “You’ve never seen a flight movie quite this this one. It’s an honor to be working with both Timo and Aaron again, and we look forward to seeing it head into production later this year.”
Eckhart is repped by CAA and Hirsch, Wallerstein.
