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. Boneyard (2024)
Inspired by real events, ‘Boneyard’ is a crime thriller that revolves around FBI Special Agent Petrovick, who is trying to hunt down a serial killer named “The Bone Collector.” Meanwhile, the police chief and one of his officers suspect that someone in their own department could be the killer. Gibson essays the role of Agent Petrovick, while Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson portrays Carter, the police chief. The Asif Akbar directorial also stars Nora Zehetner, Brian Van Holt, Spice Williams-Crosby, Weston Cage, Gabrielle Haugh, and more. The film is currently under post-production and will be released theatrically on July 5, 2024. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Flight Risk (2024)
Gibson is also at the helm of another project titled ‘Flight Risk.’ The thriller film centers around a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial across the Alaskan wilderness. Mark Wahlberg stars as the pilot, and he is joined by Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace, and Monib Abhat. Gibson has directed the project based on a script written by Jared Rosenberg. The film is in the post-production stage and will be released on October 18, 2024.
3. 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 parts are in the pre-production stage; Chapter 1 has been scheduled for release on April 18, 2025, while Chapter 2 is yet to receive one. The cast includes Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Mary, and Francesco De Vito as Peter. More details about these movies are awaited.
4. Boys of Summer (TBA)
‘Boys of Summer’ is an adventure fantasy film that follows a group of local kids in Martha’s Vineyard, who team up with an aging detective to confront a witch who quietly moved to the island, in the summer of 1997. The group has to face their fears to protect themselves and the island. Gibson stars as the detective, while the rest of the cast includes Mason Thames, Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner, Abby James Witherspoon, Julian Lerner, and Noah Cottrell. The mystery film, directed by David Henrie and based on a script by Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano, is currently under post-production and is expected to be released in August 2024, but the exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet.
5. 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, the plan did not move forward, and the project is still in the pre-production stage with no release date attached.
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