Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Benicio del Toro's Script Sparks TSA Alarm During Flight

6/6/2025

37 4

Summary

Story summary

Benicio del Toro found himself in a tense TSA moment when his script for The Phoenician Scheme sparked concern over its explosive content. While flying from Boston to L.A., agents examined the script's intense opening scenes. After explaining it was for a film and a supervisor's review, he was finally cleared. The film hits theaters on June 6.

1 of 1

Story summary

Benicio del Toro found himself in a tense TSA moment when his script for The Phoenician Scheme sparked concern over its explosive content. While flying from Boston to L.A., agents examined the script's intense opening scenes. After explaining it was for a film and a supervisor's review, he was finally cleared. The film hits theaters on June 6.