John Travolta Directs 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'
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- Apple TV released the trailer for "Propeller One-Way Night Coach", a family film written, directed and produced by John Travolta, which will stream on the platform on May 29 after its out‑of‑competition Cannes premiere.
- John Travolta makes his directorial debut with the film, adapted from his 1997 children's book, while also starring in six other upcoming projects.
- Clark Shotwell stars as Jeff, the young airplane enthusiast, with Kelly Eviston‑Quinnett as his mother and supporting roles from Ella Bleu Travolta, Olga Hoffmann and Miles McMahon.
- JTP Films Inc. co‑produces the Apple Original Film with Kids at Play, overseen by producers Travolta, Jason Berger and Amy Laslett.
- Cannes Film Festival will host the film’s out‑of‑competition screening in 2026, marking Travolta’s return to the festival after acting roles in the 1990s.
Why it matters: Apple TV adds a high‑profile family film to its lineup, and Travolta expands his career into directing, giving both the streaming service and the star a new revenue and branding opportunity.
