Mel Gibson's Lethal Comeback: Sequels, Surprises, and Staying Power
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Mel Gibson's Lethal Comeback: Sequels, Surprises, and Staying Power
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Mel Gibson has been making headlines lately for several notable reasons. Just days ago, Gibson confirmed during an interview on the Inspire Me podcast that production is underway for Lethal Weapon 5, where he’s both starring and directing—the first time he’s taken over the director’s chair since the passing of Richard Donner. Gibson remarked that he’s committed to fulfilling Donner’s vision for this fifth and final installment, saying the team built upon Donner’s screenplay and that he’s “pretty happy with it. It’s good,” as reported by Cracked and IMDb News. This is significant, as Gibson tries to revive a franchise that’s defined ‘buddy-cop’ cinema for decades and address some of the criticisms that have surfaced around the movie’s racial themes.
His public appearances remain rare, but Mel was spotted at Vince Vaughn’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on August 12. Looking notably casual in a white polo shirt and shorts, Gibson drew media attention for appearing “unrecognizable” and for openly supporting Vaughn, with whom he co-starred in Dragged Across Concrete. According to AOL Entertainment, Gibson was all smiles, flashing for cameras alongside Vaughn and the actor’s family—a strikingly low-key outing for a celebrity often dogged by controversy. Reactions online focused as much on his unexpectedly laid-back look as on his surprising attendance.
Business-wise, one of the biggest headlines is the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Lionsgate recently announced that Gibson’s follow up, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, will be split into two movies, with Part One landing in theaters on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and Part Two scheduled for Ascension Day, May 6, 2027. Gibson described the screenplay during a visit to the Joe Rogan podcast as “an acid trip,” suggesting the story will cover everything from the fall of the angels to the death of the last apostle. This ambitious scope—moving far beyond the original Passion film—is viewed by many in the industry as a potential milestone for religious filmmaking.
Gibson also generated headlines this week for throwing his support behind a campaign to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom. As reported by AOL News, he criticized Newsom publicly, stating the governor “doesn’t give a damn” about the state. This foray into politics sparked lively debate across social media, though most major outlets continue to treat any Gibson political commentary with scrutiny due to his history of controversial statements, making it unclear what long-term impact his remarks may have.
On social media, Gibson’s image was featured in a viral meme campaign that placed him in various pop culture contexts. According to Spreaker’s audio biography commentary, these memes poked fun at his polarizing reputation and ignited discussion threads debating his legacy.
In other news related to Gibson’s past projects, the passing of Graham Greene—Oscar-nominated actor who starred with Gibson in Maverick—was noted by entertainment outlets including Deadline. Greene’s death prompted tributes from fans who fondly recalled his collaboration with Gibson.
There’s also renewed interest in Gibson’s voice work on Chicken Run, which has just arrived on Netflix for September. As noted by Screen Rant, Gibson’s lead role as Rocky in the animated film is now being rediscovered by a fresh audience and critics alike describe the movie as “impossible to dislike.” This brief streaming resurgence demonstrates how Gibson’s more family-friendly projects continue to hold cultural value.
While Gibson’s career has been shaped by both celebrated achievements and high-profile controversies, this latest burst of activity—directing major sequels, stepping back into public events, and making political pronouncements—is drawing renewed attention to his enduring, if divisive, place in Hollywood. No new major scandals are reported at this time, though past incidents and statements still color coverage of every move he makes.
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