Other production details for Passenger 57 include the title's origin from a Heinz ketchup bottle, and the script's adaptation for Wesley Snipes, who—along with Bruce Payne—performed his own stunts and brought real martial arts expertise to the role. Additionally, Payne maintained a menacing demeanor on set, and Snipes reportedly provided opportunities for students from his alma mater.
An interesting "feature" of the 1992 action film is that its most iconic line, "Always bet on black," was actually an unscripted ad-lib by Wesley Snipes .
Watch the story behind the high-stakes action that defined Wesley Snipes as a superstar: WTF Happened to Passenger 57?! JoBlo Originals YouTube• Nov 25, 2024
