Buckle Up for Carry-On: Taron Egerton's airport thriller!
Taron Egerton Takes on a TSA Nightmare in Netflix's Carry-On!
Working at airport security during the holiday season? Pure chaos, right? Delayed flights, screaming passengers... the whole shebang. Now imagine adding a blackmailing terrorist to the mix. That's the setup for Carry-On, an upcoming thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Black Adam, Jungle Cruise)! And yes, folks; that director who brought you some truly fantastic travel-themed thrillers like The Commuter and Non-Stop is bringing his cinematic brand of stress and intrigue to that next installment. Prepare for another awesome holiday season thrill-ride with great action-movie vibes that has a completely unpredictable and insane plot, and as you will discover later, a whole new unique plot twist!
Entertainment Weekly has our first look at the movie: Taron Egerton (Rocketman, Black Bird) plays Ethan, a TSA agent whose quiet life gets completely upended when approached by a mysterious dude; a really smooth talking individual played by none other than Jason Bateman (Ozark, Air)! The unknown man proceeds to proceed blackmail Ethan; who must make a difficult and high-stakes decision and let a dangerously explosive carry-on bag slip through, adding yet another new level to already quite complicated airport drama. The ensuing events create enormous amounts of high-stakes action with plenty of thrill and surprises, keeping you engaged until the end!
Ethan's Story: From Unfulfilled to Unexpected Hero
Egerton describes Ethan as initially “unhappy at work,” totally feeling dejected at this life decision. His girlfriend's pregnancy has created even more significant personal stressors; these are shown by his uncertainty and immense responsibilities looming above this relatively inexperienced TSA agent. But when faced with the terrorist’s impossible ultimatum; Ethan’s compelled to act; taking those moments of extreme personal pressure and converting it into intense action! This develops Ethan’s character into that classic hero, highlighting the strengths and resolve within even those initially underwhelming circumstances, emphasizing that “ordinary” individuals are ultimately capable of exceptional heroism!
Collet-Serra adds to the mix; mentioning how "relatively ordinary people,” when presented with difficult life scenarios, show how such individuals overcome obstacles to protect those who are closest and are ultimately able to accomplish incredible things once facing extremely dire circumstances; which culminates with that awesome final resolution that ties together that personal drama with action!
The Stellar Cast: Familiar Faces for an Intense Experience!
Egerton and Bateman aren't the only all-stars involved, folks! Sofia Carson (playing Ethan's pregnant girlfriend; one deeply involved in many of those pivotal events!) gets embroiled in all that drama surrounding her, making those intensely personal events extremely relevant for the entire audience! Other familiar faces like Danielle Deadwyler, Sinqua Walls, Logan Marshall-Green, Theo Rossi, Josh Brener, and Dean Norris complete this amazing ensemble! This amazing casting choices guarantee great character depth and a fully compelling experience! The high caliber casting choices only add to this entire ensemble, assuring plenty of strong emotional beats along with tons of action; something which this combination of stars should have no issues delivering with this intense plot that involves intense actions and even unexpected betrayals and unexpected allies to come in! It also might surprise several movie watchers too. There might be unexpected people making alliances at moments where nobody really expected such shifts!
Carry-On’s Release: A Pre-Holiday Thriller to Beat Airport Anxiety!
Carry-On lands on Netflix December 13th. The release timing perfectly coincides with those stressful holiday travels– adding an ironic tone, almost acting as a perfect counterpart for the kind of real-life airport woes audiences are far too familiar with!
It might get even worse too, so prepare yourselves! The trailers alone suggest that things go way, way off the rails for Ethan! That impending catastrophe is emphasized through those moments involving sudden betrayals; high-stakes decision making and all those amazing close-call situations; leaving no stone unturned during this series of intense moments involving those many well-cast characters! Be prepared for something that will remain exciting from beginning to end. The high-stakes choices and compelling characters makes for one awesome ride, full of intrigue!
Conclusion: An Airport Thriller Perfect for the Holidays!
Carry-On’s set up promises that awesome thrills fans will adore. Collet-Serra’s direction, the absolutely brilliant cast; Egerton’s leading role—these promise another winner, delivering all the classic action, thrills and suspense found in the other works this creative ensemble has delivered previously. This looks likely to be just as exciting!
