If you thought you were in awe of US Airways pilot, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger before, then definitely check out the just-released audio clip (embedded below) of his communications with air traffic control in the moments before Flight 1549 crash landed in the Hudson River last month. As the incredulous controller scrambles to find a close-enough runway after a bird strike crippled both engines, Sullenberg coolly states, "We’re gonna be in the Hudson." I defy you to come up with a better tag line. The captain and his crew will be on 60 Minutes this Sunday, and we think the time’s right to start talking movie adaptation. Who’s going to play Sully? Harrison Ford? George Clooney? Or how about a dark horse candidate like Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins from The Visitor?
And while we’re casting, how about Kelly Clarkson returning to the big screen to play this girl?
A better tag line? One that I will never forget. “Let’s roll”.
Does everything have to be a movie? I hope that Sully is as he appears and refuses to sign away his heroic story. Why would we want to see an actor when we have a real hero. Go chase the woman with the 14 kids. Maybe you can play her.
“We’re going in the Hudson” IS an awesome line. What an amazing story and what a great job by that entire crew.
He is a hero. I am offended by your column. I don’t think Sully was trying to think of a “line”. Wow, I can’t get over your insensitivity.
I agree Ceballos. Every time I think about what Mr. Sully did I am amazed.
This is a great story. Let’s thank god and not commercialize this, OK?
TO CG
I don’t think ANYONE is trying to imply that the captain was trying to think of a line when he said “We’re going in the Hudson” just that it was one of those phrase that will live on in pop culture history.
Calm down!
Hmmm, she called it a tag line.
Apparently the only thing Sully had time to say to the passengers over the PA was “BRACE YOURSELF” — that is a kick-a$$ tag line if I ever heard one.
To “to Q” – Maybe that’s because she’s an entertainment reporter and this is a pop culture blog? Jeez, get over yourself!
Same to the people who claim it’s somehow offensive to talk about a movie adaptation – you do know you’re on an entertainment website, right?
Whatever. Sully rocks!! Can’t wait to watch the 60 Minutes interview.
It really is amazing how his voice doesn’t waver at all. This whole story continues to be amazing, I’m setting the DVR for 60 minutes!
These two new heros:President Obama and Captain Sullenberger have such controlled,strong, meek and temperate spirits. They set a example for all men.