Mel Gibson Provides Update on 'Lethal Weapon 5' Development, Citing 'Industrial Film Hell'

Mel Gibson shared an update on the long-awaited sequel 'Lethal Weapon 5', stating that he believes the fifth script is superior to previous installments but the project is currently 'tied up in some kind of industrial film hell' and still on his radar despite development troubles.

12 Aug, 01:40 — 12 Aug, 15:53

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The 'Lethal Weapon' franchise is a highly successful action film series that began in 1987. The potential for a fifth installment, especially with original stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, has been a topic of discussion for years, making any update on its development significant for fans of the genre.

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varietyMostly Factual2d ago

Mel Gibson Says ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Is Stuck in ‘Some Kind of Industrial Film Hell’ Even Though the ‘Script Is Better Than All the Others’

Mel Gibson gave an update on the long-gestating “Lethal Weapon 5” this week, saying the sequel is “tied up in some kind of industrial film hell that you can’t extract it from to make it.” Gibson says that he and the film’s writer, Richard Wenk, finished the script following the death of “Lethal Weapon” franchise […]

By Jennifer Maas

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deadlineMostly Factual2d ago

Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”

Mel Gibson is sharing an update on the development of Lethal Weapon 5 following years of the actor’s intentions to make the sequel. In a new interview, Gibson gave details on what this fifth installment would look like and where the characters would be after all these years. “The characters are quite different. They’re older. […]

By Armando Tinoco

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ignMostly Factual1d ago

Mel Gibson Says He Still Wants to Direct Lethal Weapon 5, Although It Sounds Like It's in Development Hell

Lethal Weapon 5 is still on Mel Gibson’s radar, although it sounds mired in development trouble.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”

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Mel Gibson Says ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Is Stuck in ‘Some Kind of Industrial Film Hell’ Even Though the ‘Script Is Better Than All the Others’

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Mel Gibson Provides Update on 'Lethal Weapon 5' Development, Citing 'Industrial Film Hell'

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Mel Gibson Says ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Is Stuck in ‘Some Kind of Industrial Film Hell’ Even Though the ‘Script Is Better Than All the Others’

Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”

Mel Gibson Says He Still Wants to Direct Lethal Weapon 5, Although It Sounds Like It's in Development Hell

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Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”

Mel Gibson Says ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Is Stuck in ‘Some Kind of Industrial Film Hell’ Even Though the ‘Script Is Better Than All the Others’

Mel Gibson Says He Still Wants to Direct Lethal Weapon 5, Although It Sounds Like It's in Development Hell

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