Award-winning actor Idris Elba stars in real-time thriller 'Hijack' as hero negotiator on hijacked flight

Elba plays Sam Nelson, a skilled negotiator who finds himself on a plane hijacked for seven hours from Dubai to London.
The show is told in real-time, with each of the seven episodes covering one hour of the unfolding crisis.
Elba wanted to play against type as a more vulnerable and intellectual character rather than an action hero.
Filming took place for six months on an exact replica of an airplane set, which felt claustrophobic but exciting for the cast and crew.
The series has received positive reviews for its gripping storyline, compelling characters, and Elba's performance.