Mayday
As of April 28, 2026, Mayday is a series that has completed production. The production companies attached are Skydance Television, Maximum Effort and Apple Studios. Attached are casting director Mindy Marin; director John Francis Daley; and producers Johnny Pariseau, David Ellison and 3 others. Cast includes Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds. It was scheduled to shoot in San Diego, CA and Montreal, QC and 1 other location from February 2024 to May 2024. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
- San Diego, CA
- Montreal, QC
- Budapest, Hungary
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Project Summary
In 1987, Naval aviator Troy "Apache" Brennan is on a secret mission over Soviet airspace. After ejecting and getting injured, he's rescued by Nikolai Ustinov. Unsure if Nikolai is an ally or adversary, Troy must rely on him to survive. Amid Cold War tensions, they journey across Russia seeking safety, navigating both danger and humor.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| 1st AD | Amy Schmidt |
| Director | John Francis Daley |
Production
| Producer | Johnny Pariseau |
| Producer | David Ellison |
| Producer | Ashley Fox |
| Producer | Dana Goldberg |
| Producer | Don Granger |
Writing
| Writer | John Francis Daley |
Casting
| Casting Director | Mindy Marin |
Cast
| Cast | Kenneth Branagh |
| Cast | Ryan Reynolds |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/mayday (last updated Apr 28, 2026).