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Apple Releases Trailer for John Travolta’s Directorial Debut ‘Propeller One‑Way Night Coach’

Apple pairs a Cannes premiere with a quick Apple TV release to showcase a family film rooted in Travolta’s lifelong passion for aviation.

Overview

  • Apple released the first trailer Wednesday, previewing a Cannes out‑of‑competition premiere followed by a global Apple TV debut on May 29.
  • The film marks Travolta’s feature directing debut, which he also wrote, narrated, and produced from his 1997 children’s book.
  • Newcomer Clark Shotwell stars as Jeff with Kelly Eviston‑Quinnett as his mother, while Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann play flight attendants as Travolta narrates and makes a brief cameo.
  • Set during the golden age of air travel, the story is presented as an all‑ages coming‑of‑age journey featuring airline meals, stopovers, colorful passengers, and a glimpse of first class.
  • The Apple Original Film is produced by Travolta’s JTP Films with Kids at Play’s Jason Berger and Amy Laslett, reflecting Apple’s festival‑to‑streaming strategy.