The movie “Flight” released in 2012, directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by John Gatins, tells a tale of a skilled pilot named Whip Whitaker (played by Denzel Washington) who saves a failing plane with a miraculous landing. The film also includes performances from actors like Nadine Velazquez who takes the role of Katerina Marquez, and Carter Cabassa as Son on Plane. This content explores the behind-the-scenes aspects of this thriller and gives a peek into its filming locations.
Where it Filmed?
“Flight” was mainly shot in Georgia, USA. Locations included Hall’s Flying Ranch in Hampton, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Turner Field, and the Atlanta First United Methodist Church. The Meliá Atlanta Hotel also served as one of the film backgrounds. Filming began on October 12, 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nadine Velazquez | Katerina Marquez |
| Denzel Washington | Whip Whitaker |
| Carter Cabassa | Son on Plane |
| Tamara Tunie | Margaret Thomason |
| Brian Geraghty | Ken Evans |
| Kelly Reilly | Nicole |
| Conor O’Neill | Kip |
| Will Sherrod | Schecter |
| Boni Yanagisawa | Camelia Satou |
| Adam Tomei | Fran |
| Dane Davenport | Derek Hogue |
| John Crow | Field Reporter |
| Bruce Greenwood | Charlie Anderson |
| E. Roger Mitchell | Craig Matson |
| Ravi Kapoor | Dr. Kenan |
| John Goodman | Harling Mays |
| Jill Jane Clements | Morning Nurse |
| Tommy Kane | Mark Mellon |
| James Badge Dale | Gaunt Young Man |
| Don Cheadle | Hugh Lang |
| Philip Pavel | Bartender |
| Piers Morgan | Piers Morgan |
| Jim Tilmon | Jim Tilmon |
| Peter Gerety | Avington Carr |
| Tom Nowicki | Len Caldwell |
| Jason Benjamin | Carr’s Business Guy / Stalking Reporter |
| Ric Reitz | Carr’s Attorney |
| Timothy Adams | Whip’s Dad |
| Darius Woods | Young Will |
| Ron Caldwell | Trevor |
| Dylan Kussman | Two Beer Barry |
| Janet Metzger | Sheila |
| Sharon Blackwood | Peach Tree Employee |
| Pam Smith | Peach Tree Employee |
| Garcelle Beauvais | Deana |
| Justin Martin | Will |
| Shannon Walshe | Tilda Banden |
| Rhoda Griffis | Amanda Anderson |
| Michael Beasley | Officer Edmonds |
| Ted Hall | TV Reporter |
| Laila Pruitt | Girl on Elevator |
| Precious Bright | Mom on Elevator |
| Melissa Leo | Ellen Block |
| Steve Coulter | NTSB Officer at Hearing |
| Ted Huckabee | Prison Guard |
| Sarah Clark | Radio Talk Show Host (voice) |
| Vinnie Hasson | Radio Talk Show Host (voice) |
| Dennis P. Wise | Air Traffic Controller (voice) |
| Paul Volle | Air Traffic Controller (voice) |
| Hal Williams | Whip’s Dad (voice) |
| Kwesi Boakye | Young Will (voice) |
| Anthony W. Allen | Democrat Staff Member (uncredited) |
| Carlos Aviles | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| Jon Avren | Doctor (ER) (uncredited) |
| Jon Bailey | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Olympia Bentley | Naked Girl in Helmet (uncredited) |
| Candace Blanchard | Reporter #7 (uncredited) |
| Tara Bond | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Larry A. Brewer | Plane Passenger (uncredited) |
| Nicky Buggs | Reader (uncredited) |
| Cabrenna H Burks | Hospital Patient Visitor (uncredited) |
| Miller Carbon | Airplane Passenger (uncredited) |
| Alonzo Cook | NTSB Hearing Member (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Cook | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Samantha Gillies Cox | NTSB Republican Member (uncredited) |
| David Day | Chef (uncredited) |
| Gerald Duckworth | Whit’s Sober Friend (uncredited) |
| Brian F. Durkin | Young Cop (uncredited) |
| Thomas Elliott | Mike (uncredited) |
| Holly Firfer | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Rob Fuller | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Curtis Gammage | Margaret’s Husband (uncredited) |
| Matt Gammon | Passenger on the Plane (uncredited) |
| Carlos Ramónne Graham | Ed the Alcoholic in AA Meeting (uncredited) |
| Sarah Graham | Atlanta Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Anthony B. Harris | Republican at NTSB Hearing (uncredited) |
| Bradford Haynes | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jessica J. Immanuel | Airline Passenger (uncredited) |
| Anisa Nyell Johnson | NTSB Hearing Board Member (uncredited) |
| Judi Johnson | Field Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jay D. Kacho | Golfer at St Regis Bar (uncredited) |
| Marie Keefe | Field Reporter (uncredited) |
| Zack Kibria | NTSB Board Member (uncredited) |
| Tara Lombardo | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Anna Lumbo | Katerina’s Mom (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Mallard | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Todd Maynor | NTSB Agent (uncredited) |
| Pj McDonnell | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Camille Murray | NTSB Attendee (uncredited) |
| Sean Nix | FAA Investigator (uncredited) |
| Garrick Parks | Cop (uncredited) |
| Christopher Payne | NTSB Hearing Republican (uncredited) |
| Travis Pressley | Inmate (uncredited) |
| Keith Ratchek | Doctor (uncredited) |
| L. Stephanie Ray | NTSB Hearing Democrat (uncredited) |
| Tammy Luthi Retzlaff | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Joel Rogers | Senior FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Mercedes Sanders | Funeral Mourner (uncredited) |
| Timothy Scott | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| J.T. Seidler | Funeral Attendee (uncredited) |
| Al G. Sillah | NTSB Officer (uncredited) |
| Tony D Sims | Bus Boy (uncredited) |
| Gregory Marshall Smith | Greg / Driver (uncredited) |
| Don Teems | Red Cross Volunteer (uncredited) |
| Michael A. Templeton | NTSB Member (uncredited) |
| Jermaine Thomas | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Wayne Webb | Wounded Passenger (uncredited) |
| Memi West | Hospital Patron (uncredited) |
| Amy Wolkis | Airline Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Marie Zwick | TV Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
A host of other actors joined the cast, such as Adam C. Edwards as Father on Plane, Tamara Tunie who performed as Margaret Thomason, Brian Geraghty who acted as Ken Evans, Kelly Reilly as Nicole, Conor O’Neill who played Kip, and Charlie E. Schmidt as Tiki Pot. The film received a fair share of acclaim, bagging two Oscar nominations and collecting 15 wins & 43 nominations in other awards. It was rated R and ran for 2 hours 18 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Atlanta Marriott Marquis – 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.761595
- Longitude: -84.3859444
- Place ID: ChIJwxiI1nkE9YgR3dIyOdDBaC8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Meliá Atlanta Hotel – 590 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.7702324
- Longitude: -84.3881663
- Place ID: ChIJKZ82OmUE9YgRGsbbwOxDQfI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 590 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Turner Field – 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.7353591
- Longitude: -84.3895136
- Place ID: ChIJXzCJX6ID9YgRb3MgFP5syPk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Atlanta First United Methodist Church – 360 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.7642809
- Longitude: -84.3861581
- Place ID: ChIJZ4U9G3oE9YgRafSE-gnVkHM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 360 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
