Mel Gibson to helm suspense film 'Flight Risk' starring Mark Wahlberg
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Los Angeles: Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg, two controversial Hollywood characters and co-stars in "Father Stu," are working together on a new movie. This will be Gibson's first directing gig since "Hacksaw Ridge."
According to Variety, Gibson is directing "Flight Risk" for Lionsgate, which will present the film at Cannes. Along with Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions, Davis Entertainment is producing.
The logline says that Wahlberg will be starring as "a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial."
"We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg," Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. "These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled, must-see events of the year."
As per Variety, Lionsgate acquired the worldwide distribution rights via Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis, who negotiated on behalf of the studio. Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone Studios is serving as executive producer and is financing. Neil Sacker of Sacker Entertainment Law and Alex Lebovici negotiated the deal on behalf of the producers.
In 2021, Gibson teased that he would return to directing the fifth chapter of the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise at an event in London.