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Dennis Quaid to Star as Hero Passenger Who Landed Plane in MGM’s ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’
Film based on the true story of Doug White will be directed by “Soul Surfer” and “Reagan” filmmaker Sean McNamaraBrian Welk | January 27, 2021 @ 9:00 AM Last Updated: January 27, 2021 @ 9:03 AM
Greg Allen
Dennis Quaid is set to star in a film at MGM and LightWorkers called “On a Wing and a Prayer” that’s based on the true story of a passenger who successfully landed a plane after the pilot died mid-flight.
“On a Wing and a Prayer” is a faith-based family film that will see Quaid reuniting with director Sean McNamara, who previously worked with the actor on “Soul Surfer.” McNamara is also directing Quaid in the upcoming Ronald Reagan biopic “Reagan.” Brian Egeston (“Perfect Harmony”) wrote the script.