Mel Gibson to direct suspense film Flight Risk’ with Mark Wahlberg attached to star

Los Angeles, May 13 (PTI) Hollywood star Mel Gibson is set to direct suspense film “Flight Risk”, which will feature Mark Wahlberg in the role of a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.

According to entertainment news outlet Variety, Davis Entertainment and Gibson and Bruce Davey’s Icon Productions are the producers.

“Flight Risk” is Wahlberg and Gibson’s maiden collaboration as actor-director. The duo recently starred in biographical drama “Father Stu”.

Lionsgate has acquired the worldwide distribution rights for the film, which is Gibson’s first directorial venture since 2016’s “Hacksaw Ridge”.

“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,” Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement.

Gibson teased in 2021 that he would be directing the fifth film in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise. There has been no official announcement on the project yet.