` ` Premium Rush '' is centered around a group of New York bike messengers . David Ben - Levit 's character , Wilee , seems to have a bit of a death wish . There is also a romantic storyline between Wilee and another of the bikers .
`` Premium Rush '' is centered around a group of New York bike messengers . Joseph Gordon-Levit 's character , Wilee , appears to have a bit of a death wish . There is also a romantic subplot involving Wilee and another of the bikers .