Told in real time, “Hijack” is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.
- June 28, 2023
- creatorsfaire
Hijack
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Executive Producer Jamie Laurenson and Executive Producer Hakan Kousetta attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: (L to R) Executive Producer Jamie Laurenson, Apple TV+ Creative Executive Joe Oppenheimer, Apple TV+ Creative Director, Europe, Worldwide Video Jay Hunt and Executive Producer Hakan Kousetta attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Christine Adams attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Christine Adams attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Christine Adams attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kate Phillips attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kate Phillips attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kate Phillips attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: George Kay and Jim Field Smith attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Jim Field Smith and George Kay attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Harry Michell attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Harry Michell attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Max Beesley and Jennifer Beesley attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Max Beesley and Jennifer Beesley attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Max Beesley and Jennifer Beesley attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Max Beesley attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Max Beesley attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Archie Panjabi attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Archie Panjabi attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Ben Miles attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Ben Miles attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Billy Harris attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kaisa Hammarlund attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kaisa Hammarlund attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Eve Myles attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Jasper Britton attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Jasper Britton attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Jeremy Ang Jones attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Zora Bishop attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Zora Bishop attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Nasser Memarzia attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Mohamed Elsandel attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: James Lance attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: James Lance attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: James Lance and Kate Quilton attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: James Lance and Kate Quilton attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kate Quilton attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Warren Brown and Anna Woolhouse attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Jack McMullen attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kola Bokinni attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Kola Bokinni attends the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: (L to R) George Kay, Jim Field Smith, Christine Adams, Idris Elba, Apple TV+ Creative Director, Europe, Worldwide Video Jay Hunt, Apple TV+ Creative Executive Joe Oppenheimer, Executive Producer Hakan Kousetta, Archie Panjabi, Max Beesley and Executive Producer Jamie Laurenson attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba and Eve Elba attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba and Archie Panjabi attend the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: (L to R) George Kay, Jim Field Smith and Idris Elba intro onstage at the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: (L to R) George Kay, Jim Field Smith and Idris Elba intro onstage at the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Idris Elba intros onstage at the Global Premiere of "Hijack" at BFI Southbank on June 27, 2023 in London, England. "Hijack” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
WHO
Elba will star as ‘Sam Nelson,’ an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but, his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Panjabi will play the role of ‘Zahra Gahfoor,’ a counter terrorism officer who is on the ground when the plane is hijacked and becomes part of the investigation.
The series also stars Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimee Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.
Hijack” is produced by 60Forty Films, the production company set up by Emmy Award-winning Executive Producers Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta (“Slow Horses,” “The Essex Serpent”) under its exclusive content deal with Apple TV+, alongside Kay and FIeld-Smith’s own production company Idiotlamp Productions, and also marks the first series to debut from Elba’s first-look deal with Apple TV+ and his Green Door Pictures. In addition to writing and directing, Kay and Field Smith each serve as executive producers alongside Elba, Laurenson, Kousetta and Kris Thykier.
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