Flight Risk: Full list of cast explored 

Flight Risk, an action thriller directed by Mel Gibson, was released on Friday. Distributed by Lionsgate, the movie is about Deputy US Marshal Madelyn Harris (played by Michelle Dockery) who has to safely take Winston (played by Topher Grace), a mob accountant who is now a government witness, through the Alaskan wilderness.

Winston has laundered millions for mob boss Moretti and taken some for himself, making him a target now. Madelyn doesn't know that the pilot, Daryl Boot (played by Mark Wahlberg), is actually a hitman who has been given the job of killing Winston.

Below is a detailed look at the cast and their roles, focusing on their performances and prior cinematic achievements.

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Flight Risk: Main cast of the film

1) Mark Wahlberg as Daryl Booth

A still from Flight Risk (Image via flightrisk.com)

Mark Wahlberg plays Daryl Booth, a hitman pretending to be a pilot. Daryl's task is to kill Winston during a flight, but he is stopped by Madelyn's determination.

Wahlberg started his acting career with the movie Renaissance Man in 1994. He got recognition for his role in Boogie Nights in 1997. Mark is known for his roles in action films like The Italian Job (2003), The Departed (2006) and Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). He also performed in comedy movies like Ted (2012) and Daddy's Home (2015).

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2) Michelle Dockery as Madelyn Harris

A still from Flight Risk (Image via flightrisk.com)

Michelle Dockery plays Deputy US Marshal Madelyn Harris, a focused officer who must protect Winston. While Madelyn faces physical and emotional struggles during the flight, Dockery's performance shows both strength and sensitivity.

Dockery is well known for playing Lady Mary Crawley in the popular show Downton Abbey. She received Emmy nominations for her role in the series and played the same character in Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).

Aside from period dramas, Dockery has shown her range in Godless (2017), Non-Stop (2014) and The Gentlemen (2019).

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3) Topher Grace as Winston

Topher Grace as Winston in Flight Risk (Image via flightrisk.com)

Topher Grace plays Winston, a mob accountant who decides to help the government by giving them information. His character's weakness and fast thinking make him an important part of the story.

Grace became famous for his role as Eric Forman in That '70s Show from 1998 to 2005. He moved to acting in movies with parts in Traffic (2000), Mona Lisa Smile (2003), and Spider-Man 3 (2007), where he played Eddie Brock/Venom. Recently, he acted in Interstellar (2014) and BlacKkKlansman (2018).

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Supporting cast

The supporting cast of Flight Risk includes:

• Leah Remini as Van Sant: A key U.S. Marshal in the operation.
• Monib Abhat as Hasan: A character involved in the wilderness challenges.
• Paul Ben-Victor as Coleridge: A secondary antagonist contributing to the tension.
• Eilise Patton as Janine: A significant yet understated character.
• Milko Kadikov as Milko D'Killa: A mob enforcer hunting Winston.

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Crew details

The talented crew behind Flight Risk plays a vital role in bringing the film to life.

• Director: Mel Gibson
• Bruce Davey (Producer)
• John Davis (Producer)
• Mel Gibson (Producer)
• Kristopher Beaulieu (Executive Producers)
• Russell Hollander (Executive Producers)
• Jon Huddle (Executive Producers)
• Music: Antonio Pinto
• Cinematography: Johnny Derango

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Plot of the story

The story starts when Daryl's real identity is uncovered during the flight. After killing the real pilot and taking his place, Daryl tries to get rid of Madelyn and Winston. A fierce fight breaks out on the small plane as Madelyn is able to briefly overpower Daryl.

With no flying experience and the plane in danger, she must deal with external threats as well as Daryl's relentless attempts to flee. Madelyn discovers that someone in the US Marshals has disclosed Winston's travel plans, putting their lives in even more danger.

Mark Wahlberg plays Daryl Booth, a former pilot who becomes a hitman assigned to kill Winston. The story takes place during a flight and shows unexpected betrayals, exciting efforts to survive and surprising developments.

Flight Risk is running in theatres.