The Flight Attendant
Thriller following a flight attendant embroiled in murder
About The Flight Attendant
Released: 2020
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons Available (16 Episodes)
Cast
Kaley Cuoco, Michiel Huisman, Rosie Perez, Zosia Mamet, Michelle Gomez, T.R. Knight, Colin Woodell, Merle Dandridge, Griffin Matthews, Nolan Funk, Deniz Akdeniz, Yasha Jackson, Audrey Marshall, Mo McRae, Callie Hernandez, Joseph Soria, Alanna Ubach, Cheryl Hines, Jessie Ennis, Mae Martin, Margaret Cho, Santiago Cabrera, Sharon Stone, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Nolan Gerard Funk, Kaley Cuoco, Michiel Huisman, Zosia Mamet, T.R. Knight, Michelle Gomez, Colin Woodell, Merle Dandridge, Griffin Matthews, Rosie Perez
About The Flight Attendant
The Flight Attendant, released in 2020, is a thrilling drama series centered around the life of Cassandra Bowden, a flight attendant who wakes up in a hotel room in Bangkok with a hangover and no memory of last night, except for the dead body lying next to her. The story unfolds as Bowden treads through a life of fear, confusion and self-blaming, trying to piece together the jigsaw puzzle of the mysterious murder.
Making / Production
The series is a thrilling adaptation of the novel by Chris Bohjalian. It was developed by Steve Yockey, who brought the fascinating story to life on screen. The stunning visuals and thrilling plotline is a testament to the excellent production, led by Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter under the banner of Berlanti Productions and Yes, Norman Productions
Actors
- Kaley Cuoco plays the role of Cassandra Bowden. In her depiction of Bowden, Cuoco excellently portrays the character’s fear, confusion, and ultimate resilience.
- Michiel Huisman takes on the role of Alex Sokolov. His performance provides a complex and mysterious aura that fuels the show's suspense.
- Zosia Mamet appears as Annie Mouradian, Cassandra's pragmatic, confident, yet loyal best friend.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Chris Bohjalian.
- Kaley Cuoco, apart from playing the lead role, also serves as the Executive Producer of the show.
Awards
The Flight Attendant was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, and Kaley Cuoco was nominated for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Quotes
- "I'm not an alcoholic. I mean, sure, I drink a lot, but it's not like I can't stop." - Cassandra Bowden
- "The key to a successful working relationship is communication, and always remembering you're on the same team." - Miranda Croft
Music, Soundtrack
- The riveting score of The Flight Attendant was composed by Blake Neely
- Tracks like "In My Head", "Sleep It Off", and "From Here Where?" reflect the compelling and chaotic emotion of the series
About The Flight Attendant
The Flight Attendant is a thrilling mystery series with a flight crew member caught in a murder conspiracy.