Mel Gibson to direct 'Flight Risk’ starring Mark Wahlberg under Lionsgate banner
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mel Gibson is all set to return as a director after giving an Oscar winner ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ in 2016. The ‘Braveheart’ star is bringing Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg for his next ‘Flight Risk,’ under the umbrella of Lionsgate. In the flick, fans will see Wahlberg playing a pilot transporting criminals for trial.
The other cast members will be soon announced by the makers, as Gibson and Wahlberg come together after delivering last year's box office hit ‘Father Stu.’ The two stars also worked in the 'Daddy’s Home' franchise. ‘What Women Want’ star has directed 5 movies in total over his 30-year career, where each made it big at the box office. Davis Entertainment will be producing together with Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions, reports Deadline.
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'World-class talents combining for this dynamic'
Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone Studios is involved as executive producer and is financing. It is reported that Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis negotiated on behalf of the studio. Meanwhile, Neil Sacker of Sacker Entertainment Law and Alex Lebovici negotiated the deal representing the producers. “We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg. 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,” said Lionsgate movie chairman Joe Drake.
Talking about Wahlberg’s recent project, the ‘Ted’ star will appear in Netflix’s 'The Union' with Halle Berry.
This is a developing story. MEAWW will keep you updated.
