Mel Gibson, Danny Glover & Richard Donner Returning For ‘Lethal Weapon 5’

It has been revealed that Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and original director Richard Donner are all looking to return for a new Lethal Weapon sequel.

The Lethal Weapon franchise comes from Superman director Richard Donner and Iron Man 3‘s Shane Black. The original 1987 Lethal Weapon film spawned three sequels, all directed by Richard Donner and starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. The last Lethal Weapon film was released back in 1998 and a rebooted television series ran from 2016 to 2019.

In a recent roundtable for The Hollywood Reporter, it was revealed by producer Dan Lin that a Lethal Weapon 5 is moving forward at Warner Bros. with Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Richard Donner all set to return:

“We’re trying to make the last Lethal Weapon move. And Dick Donner’s coming back. The original cast is coming back. And it’s just amazing. The story itself is very personal to him. Mel and Danny are ready to go, so it’s about the script.”

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Here is the synopsis for the original Lethal Weapon film:

Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) becomes reckless and suicidal. When he is reassigned and partnered with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), Riggs immediately clashes with the older officer. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring. As they encounter increasingly dangerous situations, Riggs and Murtaugh begin to form a bond. Riggs’ volatile behavior might just help them apprehend the criminals — if it doesn’t kill them both first.

Directed by Richard Donner from a script by Shane Black, the first Lethal Weapon film starred Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter