John Travolta Thanks Co-Stars and Producers

09 June 2009

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John Travolta has thanked his The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3 co-stars and production team for giving him the time and space that he and his family needed to mourn the loss of their son.

The actor has been absent from the promotion of his latest movie, which sees him star alongside Denzel Washington as a criminal mastermind.

Writing on his website the actor said: "Tony Scott, Denzel Washington, Luis Guzman, John Turturro, James Gandolfini and Sony Pictures stepped up without hesitation to help promote this wonderful film, and their unselfish efforts have allowed my family the additional time to reconcile our loss."

The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 and is based on the thriller novel by John Godey and follows armed men who hijack a New York City Subway 6 train demanding a ransom of $10 million.

"This role as an actor gave me the chance to dispense with all moral and ethical limitations, and explore just how bad this character could really be. I believe you will like the result".

Travolta's sixteen year old son Jett died of a seizure back in January was found lying motionless in a bathtub.

The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 is released 24th July.

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