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John Travolta's Terrifying Near-Death Experience Inspires 'The Shepherd'

John Travolta revealed that his near-death experience while flying a plane with his family on board in 1992 inspired him to adapt Frederick Forsyth's novel, "The Shepherd," into a film. The incident, which involved a total electrical failure, led Travolta to make a miraculous landing, similar to the plot of the book. Travolta's personal connection to the story, combined with his passion for aviation, prompted him to acquire the screen rights to the novel. After a long wait, the film adaptation, titled "The Shepherd," will be released on Disney+ on December 1st.

via Entertainment Tonight|

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John Travolta's Terrifying Near-Death Experience in the Sky

Actor John Travolta reflects on a near-death experience he had in 1992 while flying a corporate jet over Washington D.C., where the plane's electrical system failed, leaving him with only a flashlight and compass to navigate. Travolta, who also has his pilot license, shared this experience during a Q&A session at the London premiere of the short film "The Shepherd," which he was drawn to due to its resonating storyline. Despite the harrowing incident, Travolta continued to fly and eventually purchased a de Havilland Vampire jet, similar to the one in the film.

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John Travolta's Terrifying Near-Death Flying Experience

John Travolta shared his near-death experience while piloting a plane with his family on board, which resonated with his upcoming film, The Shepherd, based on a novella by Frederick Forsyth. The incident, which occurred in 1992, involved complete engine failure and forced Travolta to make an emergency landing. He described the despair of thinking he was going to die and the relief of safely landing the aircraft. Travolta's personal experience and his ownership of a Vampire jet, similar to the one in the film, led him to purchase the rights to the book. After a long wait, the film is set to release on Disney+ on December 1.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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"John Travolta's Near-Death Experience Inspires Thrilling Family Film"

John Travolta reveals that his new film, The Shepherd, was inspired by a near-death experience he had during a total electrical failure in a corporate jet over Washington DC. The experience resonated with him when he read the book adaptation, as he could relate to the despair of thinking he was going to die. Travolta had dreamed of adapting the book thirty years ago and finally got the opportunity to play the role of the young pilot in the film, which was largely shot in the UK.

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John Travolta's Terrifying Near-Death Experience Inspires 'The Shepherd'

John Travolta revealed that his own near-death experience while flying a plane on Thanksgiving drew him to "The Shepherd," a short film based on Frederick Forsyth's novella. The film tells the story of a young pilot facing certain death after his jet suffers total electrical failure, only to be guided to safety by a mysterious pilot played by Travolta. Travolta, who has a real-life pilot's license, discussed his own near-miss plane crash in 1992 and how it resonated with the story. After a 30-year journey, the film is set to premiere on Disney+.

via Variety|

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