HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — John Travolta is thanking his colleagues on his latest film, “The Taking of Pelham 123,” who stepped up and allowed the actor additional time to mourn his son Jett’s death.
In an open letter on his official Web site, the 55-year-old actor singled out director Tony Scott, producers Todd Black, Steve Tisch and Jason Blumenthal, and his fellow cast members – Denzel Washington, Luis Guzman, John Turturro and James Gandolfini.
“Tony, Denzel, Luis, John, James 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,” wrote Travolta.
Travolta has kept a low profile ever since Jett died in January from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas. While he skipped out on promoting the film so he could continue grieving, Travolta said fans should enjoy his latest work.
“I am very proud of the efforts we have all made in making this movie, and I want each and every one of you to enjoy it,” he said of the movie, which arrives in theaters this weekend. “I promise, you won’t be disappointed.”
