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Richard Donner confirms Lethal Weapon 5 plans, Mel Gibson and Danny Glover on board

December 10, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Back in October it was reported that director Richard Donner and stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover were keen to reunite for a fifth instalment in the Lethal Weapon franchise, and now Donner has confirmed that during an interview with the Spocklight Podcast (via Dark Horizons). “It’s a story I came up with with Channing […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Danny Glover, Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 5, Mel Gibson, Richard Donner

Thomas Lennon to play Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon TV series

January 15, 2017 by Gary Collinson

It looks like Leo Getz is going to be annoying Riggs and Murtaugh once again, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple) has signed on to guest star as the character in the February 15th episode. Leo Getz was played by Joe Pesci in the Lethal Weapon films, making his debut in the […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Lethal Weapon, thomas lennon

Lethal Weapon Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘Pilot’

September 22, 2016 by Rachel Bellwoar

Rachel Bellwoar reviews the first episode of Lethal Weapon season 1… The Lethal Weapon franchise (and action movies, overall) have never been known for their subtlety. Lethal Weapon, the TV show, seems to take that note one step further, by repeatedly pushing the same points throughout the course of its “Pilot.” Take cop and family man, Roger Murtaugh’s, recent heart […]

Filed Under: Rachel Bellwoar, Reviews, Television Tagged With: Lethal Weapon

Kevin Rahm signs on as series regular in Lethal Weapon TV pilot

March 10, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Mad Men star Kevin Rahm has signed on for a series regular role in Fox’s Lethal Weapon pilot, where he will play the role of Captain Avery, “who pairs up Murtaugh with Riggs, hoping the younger cop can put a little vigor back in Murtaugh’s career, and enjoys the corner office that came with his […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Kevin Rahm, Lethal Weapon

Fox orders Lethal Weapon pilot, Damon Wayans to star and McG to direct

February 13, 2016 by Gary Collinson

It looks like we can add Lethal Weapon to the ever-growing list of movies getting the small screen treatment, with Fox giving a pilot order to Warner Bros. for a TV adaptation of the hit buddy cop franchise. The pilot will see Damon Wayans (My Wife and Kids) taking on the role of Roger Murtaugh, […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Damon Wayans, Lethal Weapon, mcg

Clayne Crawford cast as Riggs in Lethal Weapon TV series

March 11, 2016 by Amie Cranswick

Fox has announced that Clayne Crawford (Rectify) has joined its Lethal Weapon TV pilot in the role of Martin Riggs, played by Mel Gibson in the four feature films. Crawford joins a cast that also includes Damon Wayans (My Wife and Kids) as Roger Murtaugh, Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious) as LAPD hostage negotiator and […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Clayne Crawford, Lethal Weapon

Jordana Brewster joins Lethal Weapon TV series

March 6, 2016 by Gary Collinson

The Fast and the Furious star Jordana Brewster has signed on to appear in Fox’s upcoming Lethal Weapon pilot, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the actress is set to play Dr. Maureen ‘Mo’ Cahill, an LAPD hostage negotiator and therapist. The Lethal Weapon pilot is being directed by McG and will star Damon Wayans […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Jordana Brewster, Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon set to make the jump to the small screen with TV adaptation

October 3, 2015 by Scott J. Davis

With the reports this week that comic book Watchmen and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan are set to get the television treatment, you can now add 80’s action favourite Lethal Weapon into the mix, says The Hollywood Reporter. Fox has reportedly put an order in to Warner Bros. TV from Forever scribe Matt Miller for a […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Scott Davis, Television Tagged With: Lethal Weapon

Five Films You Can Sneak In At Christmas

December 20, 2014 by Simon Columb

Simon Columb with five films you can sneak in at Christmas… Hurrah! The holidays are upon us! The snow is (not) falling and the mulled wine is (expensively) available! What a joyous time! Ring the bells! Set time aside and join in the age-old tradition of Christmas film-watching around the toasty fire. Of course your […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Simon Columb Tagged With: about a boy, Bridget Jones's Diary, Lethal Weapon, The Godfather, The World Is Not Enough

Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Richard Donner keen on Lethal Weapon 5

October 27, 2017 by Gary Collinson

According to Deadline, director Richard Donner and stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are keen on another instalment in the action-comedy franchise Lethal Weapon, with Deadline reporting that Lethal Weapon 5 could be on the horizon. According to the site, Donner is keen to direct, with Gibson and Glover reprising their roles as detectives Riggs […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Danny Glover, Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 5, Mel Gibson, Richard Donner

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