Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Benicio Del Toro's Script Triggers TSA Alert at Airport
Actor Benicio Del Toro had a run-in with TSA at the airport.
While flying, his script for the movie 'The Phoenician Scheme' raised some red flags.
The script contained scenes that caused TSA agents to be concerned, leading to a bag inspection.
After a review, the TSA supervisor let him go.
Del Toro understood the agents were doing their job.
The actor stars in Wes Anderson's film, playing a wealthy businessman.
Benicio Del Toro's script for 'The Phoenician Scheme' caused a TSA inspection.
The script's opening scene was 'Interior Airplane: Bomb'.
The second scene was 'Interior Cockpit: Eject the Pilot'.
The third scene was 'Crash'.
The incident occurred at the Boston airport.
- Who
- Benicio Del Toro
- What
- Del Toro's script for 'The Phoenician Scheme' was flagged by TSA.
- When
- During a flight to LA
- Where
- Boston airport
- Why
- Suspicious scenes in his film script caused the alert.
- Actor
- Benicio Del Toro
- Film
- The Phoenician Scheme
- Incident
- TSA inspection due to script content
- Location
- Boston airport