Lionsgate has just announced that it has acquired distribution rights for the upcoming film. Flight riskfilm starring Mark Wahlberg. The film will be directed by Mel Gibson. The announcement of the upcoming project has been made Joe Drakewho is chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Flight risk will play Mark Wahlberg as a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal to the upcoming trial. And while the film’s synopsis is sparse, Gibson and Wahlberg’s performances are more than enough to generate interest. The upcoming film marks Gibson’s first turn as a director since his film was nominated for an Academy Award®. For reasons of conscience in 2016, which featured Desmond Dossrecipient of the Medal of Honor of World War II. Flight risk will continue Gibson’s relationship with Lionsgate as For reasons of conscience was also a Lionsgate film. Gibson began his career as an actor, carving a niche in the action and thriller genres. He made his directorial debut with a 1993 film. Man Without a Face. However, he is perhaps best known for his 2004 film. Passion of Christa film that was both controversial and hugely successful.

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Mark Wahlberg, for his part, just finished his new Netflix project. Unionwho will also be a star Halle Berry. The project also worked under the name Our Jersey Man, and promises to be a fighter. The film tells the story of a construction worker who becomes involved in the world of espionage at the behest of his high school girlfriend. Wahlberg is filming now Family plancomedy film distributed by Apple TV+.

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Of the upcoming collaboration between Wahlberg and Gibson, Joe Drake said, “[w]We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg.” He continued:[t]These world-class talents coming together to create this action-packed character-driven film will make Flight risk one of the most intense and must-attend events of the year.”

Davis Entertainment is producing the film with Gibson and Bruce Davey, who both produce through their Icon Productions. Lionsgate is about to launch a project in Cannes. A release date for the project has yet to be announced, and production on the film has yet to begin. However, as Drake said, the film is sure to be exciting and we hope it brings together the undeniable talents of Gibson and Wahlberg.