Tue, 29 April 2008 at 7:21 am

Mel Gibson Goes to the Edge of Darkness

Mel Gibson is set to make his return to the big screen in the Edge of Darkness, reports Variety.

Mel, 52, has directed recent films such as Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ, but hasn’t been in front of the camera since 2002, when he starred in both Signs and We Were Soldiers.

The former Lethal Weapon star will play a straitlaced police investigator whose activist daughter is killed. He plunges into the case and uncovers systemic corruption that led to his daughter’s death.

Martin Campbell will direct the feature adaptation of the six-hour 1985 BBC miniseries, which Campbell also helmed.

WILL YOU WATCH Edge of Darkness with Mel Gibson?

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25 Comments

# 1

rien @ 04/29/2008 at 7:57 am

Jared, is this the same the Edge of Darkness with Bob Peck and Joanna Whalley?
It is re-make?
It was already a dark film. I hope Mel will have a good actress to pull the role of the daughter!

Yes, why not. I will give this film a chance!

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angel @ 04/29/2008 at 7:58 am

yes of course i would watch it i can’t wait for it.

he is brilliant actor.

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Kealyn @ 04/29/2008 at 8:16 am

Absolutely! He’s one of the best actors ever. So I can’t wait!

Hope you’re gonna make more movies Mel! Really missed you!

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original jpf @ 04/29/2008 at 8:20 am

Yes I will, why wouldn’t I?

Thanks JJ

jpf

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Linda @ 04/29/2008 at 8:30 am

You bet! Can’t wait!

Thanks JJ

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rita @ 04/29/2008 at 9:07 am

yes i’ll watch; he’s one of the hottest (old) actors!!! love his piercing blue eyes

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Kerry @ 04/29/2008 at 9:08 am

Absolutely!
I love his films, he is such a great actor :D

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[☆C o n c e i t e d☆] @ 04/29/2008 at 9:10 am

No.

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[☆F a m o u s☆] @ 04/29/2008 at 10:02 am

great actor and director.

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[☆F a m o u s☆] @ 04/29/2008 at 10:04 am

oh look, someone else on my dcik. lmao i swear, i’ve giving birth to so many.

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groundhogday @ 04/29/2008 at 10:09 am

Yes, definitely. You know it will be really good and really intense. He’s the best.

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Karena @ 04/29/2008 at 10:12 am

Of course I will. Gosh, I am so happy Mel will be acting again. I can’t wait to see it. Thanks for the new, Jared! :)

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Maria (Shorty) @ 04/29/2008 at 11:49 am

Are you kidding me? OF COURE I WILL. Love Mel!

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Mel wonderful acTor @ 04/29/2008 at 12:01 pm

yes 4 sure..Love Mel.

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brown-eyed girl @ 04/29/2008 at 12:21 pm

YES, YES, YES!!!! I LOVE MEL. He’s an incredible actor and director. I’ve seen every one of his movies and they were all terrific!!! Mel is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood!!!

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brown-eyed girl @ 04/29/2008 at 12:21 pm

YES, YES, YES!!!! I LOVE MEL. He’s an incredible actor and director. I’ve seen every one of his movies and they were all terrific!!! Mel is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood!!!

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Ladymoonstone @ 04/29/2008 at 12:48 pm

Definitely will watch it and will bring all my friends along with me. He is such a good actor and director.

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buckeyegurl @ 04/29/2008 at 12:57 pm

Yes, I will watch it. He is a great actor. He may have problems in his personal life, but who doesn’t? Hopefully he is getting the help he needs.

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actiongirl @ 04/29/2008 at 1:29 pm

Oh cool. For sure I will see it!