Carry-On Interview: Taron Egerton on Filming in an Actual Airport for Netflix Thriller

Story by Tyler Treese

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Taron Egerton fights to outsmart a dangerous traveler in Netflix's high-stakes holiday thriller 'Carry-On', shot on the tarmac of a real airport.

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Egerton had to adjust his running style to fit the character, aiming for a more natural, 'useless' look rather than a polished Tom Cruise-esque sprint
The film was shot extensively at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, giving the actors a real-life airport environment to work in, including filming near live runways with heightened security protocols

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Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Netflix, Carry-On