Carry-On is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by T.J. Fixman. The film stars Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson and Jason Bateman. Its plot follows a young TSA officer who is blackmailed into letting a dangerous package onboard an upcoming flight during Christmas Day.
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| Directed by | Jaume Collet-Serra |
| Written by | T.J. Fixman |
| Produced by | Dylan Clark |
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| Cinematography | Lyle Vincent |
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| Music by | Lorne Balfe |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $47 million |
Carry-On is scheduled to be released on Netflix on December 13, 2024.
Premise
editA mysterious traveler blackmails Ethan Kopek, a young TSA officer, to let a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Day flight.[1]
Cast
edit- Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek
- Jason Bateman as the Mysterious Traveler
- Logan Marshall-Green
- Sofia Carson
- Danielle Deadwyler
- Theo Rossi
- Dean Norris
- Sinqua Walls
- Josh Brener[1]
- Joe Williamson[1]
- Curtiss Cook[1]
- Tonatiuh Elizarraraz[1]
- Gil Perez-Abraham[1]
Production
editIn June 2021, Amblin Partners signed a deal with Netflix to produce multiple films per year for the streaming service.[2] Carry-On was originally planned to be the first film to come from the deal, the first draft of the screenplay was written by former Insomniac Games writer T. J. Fixman, with Michael Green writing another draft.[3] Only Fixman was eventually credited with the screenplay, with Green receiving an off-screen "Additional Literary Material" credit.[4]
In July 2022, it was announced that Taron Egerton was attached to star in the lead role of Ethan Kopek.[3] In August 2022, Jason Bateman joined the film co-starring alongside Egerton as the mysterious traveler.[5] Sofia Carson and Danielle Deadwyler joined the cast in September 2022.[6] Theo Rossi joined the cast in October 2022.[7] Dean Norris, Logan Marshall-Green and Sinqua Walls were among the eight new cast additions to join the film later that month.[1]
On an estimated budget of $47 million,[8] principal photography took place in New Orleans, Louisiana from September 2022 to January 2023.[9]
Release
editCarry-On is set to be released by Netflix on December 13, 2024.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Cordero, Rosy (October 17, 2022). "'Carry-On': Dean Norris, Tonatiuh, Logan Marshall Green & Sinqua Walls Among 8 New Cast In Netflix Amblin Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 21, 2021). "Hell Freezes Over? Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners In Deal To Make Movies For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (July 27, 2022). "Taron Egerton To Star In Thriller 'Carry On' For Jaume Collet-Serra, Amblin And Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Carry On". Writers Guild of America West. March 27, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 31, 2022). "Jason Bateman To Co-Star Opposite Taron Egerton In Amblin And Netflix Thriller 'Carry On' From Jaume Collet-Serra". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 26, 2022). "'Purple Hearts' Star Sofia Carson And Netflix Find Next Project To Team On With Thriller 'Carry On', 'Till' Star Danielle Deadwyler Also On Board". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 4, 2022). "Theo Rossi Boards Jason Bateman & Taron Egerton Netflix Amblin Thriller 'Carry On'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Carry On" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Productions". New Orleans Film Commission. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2024). "Netflix 2024 Movie Slate Counts Titles From Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld & Woody Woodpecker; 'Beverly Hills Cop 4' Sets Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Anne; DeLillo, John (August 28, 2024). "Carry-On: Taron Egerton Will Take Off in New Gripping Action Thriller". Retrieved August 30, 2024.