George Lucas skal produsere Red Tails. «We’re working on techniques which will give us the first true look at the aerial dogfighting of the era. And our top-notch cast will really make this story special.», sa Lucas i pressemeldingen. Red Tails blir beskrevet som ”a fictional story inspired by the historic and heroic exploits of America’s first all black aerial combat unit.”
Filmen regisseres av Anthony Hemingway, som blant annet har regissert noen The Wire-episoder.