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Actor Columbus Short Says Lethal Weapon 5 Ready To Go
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... it will have Murtaugh and Riggs in senior roles (pun intended) training new recruits or some dumb bullshit like that where they hand the reigns over to new guys. I really could care less about a 5th Lethal Weapon, but I like Mel Gibson so I'll give it a shot. Plus it's my job and I have to go see things like this. And no, I have no idea who Columbus Short is. Click the picture below that proves whites and blacks can get along to read the article and watch IGN's interview. Source: IGN Submit Your Comments ...
Columbus Short in Talks for Lethal Weapon 5
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... that screenwriter Shane Black and producer Joel Silver were working on a fifth installment of the "Lethal Weapon" franchise. It was said that in the new film, homicidal Riggs (Mel Gibson) is about to retire, but pulls Murtaugh (Danny Glover) out of retirement to solve one final case, before they both officially head off into the sunset. Today, IGN spoke to actor Columbus Short who revealed that he is in talks to play Murtaugh's son in the film. You can watch him talk about the role using the player below!
'Lethal Weapon 5' Moves On With Its Casting
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... " as Wilensky. On the movie itself, he noted that the people behind the project is currently trying to "fast track" it. The full interview with Short can be seen at IGN Movies . Back in early August, reports have claimed that the writer of the first "Lethal Weapon" film, Shane Black, has written a spec script for "Lethal Weapon 5". The story will center on homicidal Detective-Sergeant Martin Riggs, ...
So It's True - Lethal Weapon 5 on the Fast Track
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... In early August, we wrote about a rumor that a Lethal Weapon 5 was being written by none other than Shane Black (of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). At the time, Kevin called it bullshit, but now it seems to be confirmed. IGN talked with actor Columbus Short earlier today who confirmed the rumors that he is up for a role in the sequel and that the film is on the fast track at Warner Brothers. Apparently Short might play Murtaugh's son and hints that indeed both Mel Gibson and Danny Glover will be back. When I ...
Lethal Weapon 5 fast tracked
Filmstalker —
... agreeing to the new script. The new script was written by the writer of the originals Shane Black. The idea includes two new characters, who are young NYPD officers. But with Gibson filming Edge of Darkness, nothing much was moving. Well, now IGN say Columbus Short claims he is in talks to play the part of Murtaugh's son. It also looks like the film is being fast tracked by Warner Bros. Not sure what the rush is, lets hope they aren't bashing on without Mel Gibson. Interested in Lethal Weapon 5? Does it count on Mel Gibson and Danny Glover?
Lethal Weapon 5 Already Casting?
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Lethal Weapon 5 Already Casting? Last week it was reported that Lethal Weapon 5 was waiting on Mel Gibson and his approval of Shane Black’s script. Black and producer Joel Silver are eager to get a fifth flick rolling, and now seem to be doing some preemptive casting. While promoting Quarantine , Columbus Short talked with IGN and revealed he’s up for the role of Murtaugh’s son. Watch him talk about the flick below.
Columbus Short Says Lethal Weapon 5 on the Fast Track
/Film —
... Now IGN has talked with Columbus Short, who was at one point rumored to be involved with the project. Short not only confirmed that is he up for a role, but claims the film is being fast tracked into production by Warner Bros. No word on if Gibson has seen Black’s treatment or given his thumbs up to go ahead, but it certainly sounds like it. Rumor has it that Short would play Murtaugh’s son. ...
Lethal Weapon 5 Is Getting Fast-Tracked
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Lethal Weapon 5 Is Getting Fast-Tracked If a certain sequel-crazed set of producers have their way, the world will soon be coming with seeing Riggs and Murtaugh return, Indiana Jones-style, deep into what should be retirement years. And because kids these days probably don't know who Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are, they're calling in the new talent to put butts in seats. Columbus Short, star of this weekend's Quarantine , confirmed to IGN that he's in talks for a role in the movie as Riggs' son, who was seen in earlier movies at a very young age. "Joel [Silver, one of ...
Lethal Weapon 5: Son Of Murtaugh
Screen Rant —
... promising young actor who will be getting alot of exposure with Quarantine hitting theatres this Friday and another four feature film projects on the go (not including Lethal Weapon 5).
News of Lethal Weapon 5 is of no surprise to me. Which 80s film franchise hasn’t been recently continued and/or remade?
Personally, I’d love to see the story of Riggs and Murtaugh given an appropriate finish.
What do you think?
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Johnny Depp To Get Paid $56 Million For McPirate 4: Extra Nacho Cheese
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... likes being in pictures with the name Land in it. The young star will join Woody Harrelson in the new flick, a horror comedy, for Columbia. [Hollywood Reporter] Kat Dennings is in talks to join Peter Stebbings' superhero flick, "Defendor," with Woody Harrelson and Sandra Oh. [HR] "Lethal Weapon 5" on the way? Aren't these guys waaay too old for this shit? [IGN] "Get Smart 2" has been green-lit with Steve Carrell again. ...
LETHAL WEAPON 5 Is Being Fast Tracked??
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... it all started, but Columbus Short's name was almost immediately associated with the project, although details were sketchy and the nature of what role he'd take was uncertain. During a sit-down with Short regarding his new film QUARANTINE, IGN pressed the actor for more information. He confirmed the project's existence, indicated it seemed to be on a fast track, and revealed what role he'd nab assuming LETHAL 5 moves forward. Here's an embed with the details, which originates from THIS piece at IGN.
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Mel Gibson Ditches 'Lethal Weapon 5'?
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But was he ever considering it in the first place? Not long ago it seemed a Lethal Weapon 5 was all but a lock, what with Shane Black writing the script and Columbus Short supposedly in talks to play Danny Glover's son -- but now, according to a recent interview with Richard Donner in the LA Times, it looks like the whole thing might just go away. Thank God. That's because, in Donner's world, Mel Gibson has already passed on the project. (And here we thought Glover passed over a year ago.) The director notes, "Mel ...
