John Goodman Joins Robert Zemeckis' FLIGHT

John Goodman has been cast in Robert Zemeckis' new live-action filmFlight, which also stars Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle and Bruce Greenwood.

The story follows "a commercial airline pilot named Whip Whitaker (Washington). When his plane malfunctions and a crash seems imminent, he saves the day with some heroic flying and manages to land the plane with minimal casualties. He's instantly hailed as a hero, but as an investigation into the cause of the crash unfolds, it becomes clear that he was flying under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The film is the pilot's journey as he is encouraged to wear a hero label he thinks he doesn't deserve, while the pilot's union and airline try to keep the facts under cover because of the high stakes involved."

Goodman will play a friend of the pilot who helps him come to terms with his problems. Goodman makes a great addition to any film project. The film is expected to begin filming this Fall for a 2012 release.