Jashandeep Singh
Mel Gibson, a multi-talented actor, director, and producer, embarked on his remarkable career with his acting debut in the Australian television series ‘The Sullivans.’ He rose to prominence during the Australian New Wave cinema movement in the early 1980s with his iconic roles in films like ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Gallipoli.’ These early successes laid the foundation for an illustrious career that would span decades.
Gibson’s transition from acting to directing and producing was seamless, with notable achievements like ‘Braveheart,’ a historical epic that not only showcases his acting prowess but also earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. His commitment to storytelling was further evident in films like ‘The Passion of the Christ’ and ‘Apocalypto.’ Meanwhile, his performances in the ‘Lethal Weapon’ franchise, ‘Edge of Darkness,’ and ‘The Expendables 3’ further cemented his position as an acting powerhouse. Gibson’s ability to excel both in front of and behind the camera always leaves one excited about his new projects.
1. Flight Risk (2025)
Gibson is at the helm of a project titled ‘Flight Risk.’ The thriller film centers on a pilot (Mark Wahlberg) transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar, and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem. The project is in the final stages of post-production and is slated for release on January 24, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
2. The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection (2025)
Gibson is returning to the director’s chair for ‘The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,’ a sequel to the 2004 biblical drama ‘The Passion of the Christ.’ The film will arrive in two parts, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, and showcase the events that “occurred three days between the crucifixion and resurrection when Jesus Christ descended to Abraham’s Bosom to preach and resurrect Old Testament saints,” as per the synopsis. Gibson, who is also a producer of the film, co-wrote the script with Randall Wallace. Both chapters are in the pre-production stage, and Chapter 1 is slated to be released on Apr 18, 2025. The cast includes Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Mary, and Francesco De Vito as Peter. More details about these movies are awaited.
3. Mermaid (TBA)
Gibson will star in RJ Collins’ action thriller ‘Mermaid.’ Based on a script by Adam Hampton, the plot follows a single father who will do whatever it takes to protect his 13-year-old daughter from the corrupt world around her. Gibson is the only revealed cast member for the time being. The film has reached its post-production stage and awaits a release date.
4. Lethal Weapon 5 (TBA)
‘Lethal Weapon 5,’ the fifth installment in the ‘Lethal Weapon’ franchise, is going to mark the return of Gibson as Martin Riggs. The actor will also direct the project, especially since the franchise’s original director, Richard Donner, passed away in 2021. The plot details have been kept under wraps for now. Danny Glover is also expected to reprise his role as Roger Murtaugh. Bob Jennings is reportedly a part o the cast too. In September 2022, Gibson revealed that he planned to shoot the buddy cop film in the first quarter of 2023. However, Gibson recently stated that the film is happening with a script by Richard Wenk. More details about this highly-anticipated project are awaited.
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