Naman Shrestha
Inspired by true stories, Lifetime’s ‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived’ revolves around a married couple — Jaynie and Cole — who seem to be living a picture-perfect life. During a skydiving adventure, Jaynie learns of her husband’s deceitful nature after plummeting 4,000 feet from the sky. Although she miraculously managed to survive the ordeal, she suffers from critical injuries due to the fall. While recovering, she soon learns that what seemed to be an unfortunate accident was a planned attack on her by Cole, who intentionally made her parachute malfunction. Now, she is determined to do everything in her power to reveal Cole’s truth about being a con artist and bring him to justice once and for all. Helmed by Manu Boyer, the thriller drama movie is set amid the hustle and bustle of the city, which helps Cole hide his true identity from Jaynie.
Where Was Pushed off a Plane and Survived Filmed?
‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived’ was primarily filmed in Georgia, especially in Metro Atlanta. Minor chunks were also shot in Denver, Colorado, and Las Vegas, Nevada. From what we can tell, principal photography for the Lifetime production got underway in the first week of November 2025 under the working title ‘Fell From a Plane and Survived’ and wrapped up in the last week of the same month. Producer Errol Sadler gave a shoutout to the cast and crew members as the premiere approached. He stated, “Shout out to our incredible cast for bringing truth and intensity to every frame, and to the crew who showed up early, stayed late, and made it all happen. None of this gets done without the team behind the scenes.”
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
The production team of ‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived’ taped the movie in Metro Atlanta in the southeastern state of Georgia. Several establishing shots were taken to capture the Southern charm, the dynamic blend of historic and contemporary architecture, lush greenery, and the stunning skyline, and set the tone of the narrative. Aside from the landmarks, a few scenes were likely lensed in and around the diverse locales of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, following Jaynie as she moves around the city as the narrative progresses.
The cast and crew also visited the premises of Atlanta Film Studios at 110 Thompson Road in Hiram for the purpose of filming. The team utilized the space and services of the production complex to paint the visual canvas of a portion of the thriller movie. From what we can tell, the scenes featuring Jaynie and Cole gearing up for the adrenaline-inducing skydiving adventure during their trip were seemingly taped in the facility. Over the years, the region has established itself as a prominent filming destination and has hosted the production of numerous movies and shows like ‘Watchmen,’ ‘His & Hers,’ ‘Manhunter,’ ‘Scream: The TV Series,’ ‘Pieces of Her,’ ‘Our Dead Husband,’ among others.
Denver, Colorado
For shooting purposes, the filming unit of ‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived’ also traveled to the capital of Colorado — Denver. By capturing the city’s skyline through establishing shots, they built the narrative’s modern world. In the backdrop, you can spot various skyscrapers and other buildings, such as Republic Plaza, 1900 Lawrence, One Tabor Center, Wells Fargo Center, and more.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Situated on the floor of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas also served as a production location for the thriller film. Just like Denver, its cityscape features in quite a few sequences. In the establishing shots, several buildings and establishments make an appearance, including the Mandalay Bay, the half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, Tropicana Las Vegas, Marriott’s Grand Chateau, Planet Hollywood, High Roller, and more.
Pushed off a Plane and Survived Cast Details
Eva Marcille and Tyler Lepley helped bring the enthralling narrative of ‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived’ to life through their impressive performances. They have previously collaborated on another Lifetime project titled ‘Buried Alive and Survived,’ where Eva portrays Alicia and Tyler stars as Victor. Having worked together earlier gave them a better understanding of each other on the set of the Manu Boyer directorial.
Eva Marcille as Jaynie
Eva Marcille plays the role of Jaynie, the wife who suffers injuries after a sabotaged skydive, in the Lifetime production. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Eva is widely recognized for her portrayals of Tyra Hamilton in ‘The Young and the Restless,’ Tyler Crenshaw in ‘Smallville,’ Hope in ‘I Think I Love My Wife,’ and Vanessa in ‘Crossover.’ She also stars in numerous other movies and TV shows, including ‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol,’ ‘Adventures in Christmasing,’ ‘All the Queen’s Men,’ and ‘Born Again Virgin.’
Tyler Lepley as Cole
In ‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived,’ Tyler Lepley steps into the character of Cole, Jaynie’s deceitful husband, who tries to kill her. The ‘BMF’ fame makes an appearance in several shows, including ‘Harlem’ as Ian Walker, ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ as Benny Young, ‘P-Valley’ as Diamond, and ‘Tales’ as Micah. His movie credits include ‘Baggage Claim,’ ‘Ruth & Boaz,’ ‘Thirsty,’ ‘Christmas Ringer,’ and ‘Tyler Perry’s Duplicity.’ The thriller also features Brendan Wentworth as Detective Rice and Hasani Vibez Comer as a bystander.
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