‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Will Try To Bring The Cast Back Two Decades Later

Actor and director Mel Gibson will potentially direct the fifth iteration of “Lethal Weapon.”

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However, the deal to make Gibson hasn’t been finalized. Gibson is also set to star in “The Continental” – a prequel to the John Wick movie series.

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Gibson would be replacing the late director, Richard Donner.

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Donner, who passed away in July, previously directed the other four franchise movies.

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The fifth “Lethal Weapon” will be released more than two decades since the fourth debuted.

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HBO Max confirmed it will stream the new movie.

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It may be difficult to bring the previous cast members back for this new movie.

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Joe Pesci, who appeared in the second film will not be returning to the cast.

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It hasn’t been confirmed whether Chris Rock and Jet Li will be returning either.

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