Denzel Washington Takes Pelham 123

Denzel Washington films hijacking scenes for his new movie, The Taking of Pelham 123 on Sunday in New York City.

The Taking of Pelham 123 is a originally a thriller novel whereby a New York City subway train is hijacked and ransom money is demanded for the hostages inside the train.

John Travolta co-stars in the thriller and plays the leader of the group of hijackers, while Denzel plays Zachary “Z” Garber, the chief detective of security for the subway.

The film is scheduled to be released in July 2009.