Dennis Quaid To Star in Faith-Based Family Drama ON A WING AND A PRAYER

Dennis Quaid is set to star in a faith-based family drama titled On a Wing and a Prayer, which is set up at MGM and being produced by LightWorkers.

In the story, “After a small-town pilot dies unexpectedly while flying the plane, passenger Doug White (Quaid) is forced to land the plane safely in order to save his entire family. Based on an astonishing true story, On a Wing and a Prayer follows one man’s harrowing journey to save his family from insurmountable danger.”

The film is being directed by Sean McNamara, who also helmed Soul Surfer and the upcoming biopic Reagan, both of which Quaid stars in. So, On a Wing and a Prayer, is the third time the pair have worked together.

The script comes from Brian Egeston (Perfect Harmony) and the film is being produced by Roma Downey and Autumn Bailey-Ford. Mark Burnett will executive produce the project. MGM Motion Picture Group Chairman Michael De Luca and President Pamela Abdy said in a statement:

“On a Wing and a Prayer is a gripping take on a very real survivor story and illuminates the remarkable power of the human spirit. Doug White is the definition of a hero. We are thrilled to partner with Mark, Roma and Autumn, and couldn’t have asked for a better star in Dennis to bring this unbelievable true story to life.”

Roma Downey added:

“This gripping story has so many layers, I couldn’t put the script down. At the heart of this true story is a man thrown into every passenger’s worst nightmare as he sees his pilot die mid-air at the controls. What happens next will have you on the edge of your seat, and with Dennis Quaid in the lead role you won’t be able to take your eyes off the screen.”

I like Dennis Quaid, he tends to make good films and this sounds like it’ll be a great film project for him to be a part of. I’m always up for a good inspirational story!