A couple days ago, Shane Black’s return to directorial duties was announced, which cast doubt on the idea that he might soon(ish) make Lethal Weapon 5. But one thing happening (that is, Cold Warriors, which Black didn’t write but will direct) doesn’t mean the other has to die.
According to EW, Joel Silver is trying to get Mel Gibson to sign onto the story idea penned by Black, which would bring two fresh NYPD officers into the narrative fold. The idea is for Black to direct as well, taking up where Richard Donner failed left off.
Though I’d infinitely rather see him penning another original script, I can see why this seems like a good idea to Black. The ideas for Murtaugh and Riggs probably come easily, it would provide some sort of creative closure, and (hopefully) give him a more recognizable platform to further his directorial career. If this was a world with any fairness in it, the fantastic Kiss Kiss Bang Bang would be all he needed, but we know by now the good sinks as the shit rises. Hope for the best anyway; if this works out we could have two Black-directed films within two years, and I don’t care if one of them has to be a sequel no one wants.
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The fact that Kiss kiss bang bang failed at the BO is proof most american's are fucking retards. Also that fact Bush was in power for 8 years, and Palin might be in the white house shortly, proves without doubt there is an epidemic of retardedness in the Ol' US of A.
If shane black writes gibson's character as having a mental breakdown and blaming the jews for all the problems in the world, he (black) will transcend from mortal human into a god.
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Wow! Maybe I'm in a minority, but I'd love another Lethal Weapon, speaking as a guy who invested way too much into the first three as a teenager. I always longed for the series to go back to its darker, meaner spirit. While I will miss Donner, I am excited by the idea of Black grounding the series again providing a story for Riggs and Murtaugh you are meant to follow. Rather than just being awed by the "magic" happening again. How can Gibson be anti gay and endorse being a movie where "magic" happens between men, haha.
CHUD pimped out KKBB so hard for so long. You know what? It wasn't that great. It had some whiz-bang dialogue but was ultimately hollow, and I think if it were more popular it would lose at least half of its geek cred.
CHUD sucking the cock of a film that's only halfway decent? I am shocked, shocked to discover that this may be true.
kind of agree with the two above posts. kiss kiss bang bang was funny as hell, but i wouldnt describe it as a movie by a true autuer or anything
Oh god please keep the comments page up. That first comment was the funniest thing I read all week.
Joel Silver hasn't approached me about shit! That jew probably wants to keep all the money to himself.
I'm still not talking to you, Mel. Shit, I responded to him!
To begin with…politics have nothing to do with Leathal Weapon so can that trash "NOT A…SUPPORTER"
Second, Kiss Kiss was the best movie to be released that year as I recall and if it wasn't *THE* best it was in the top 3 I promise you. Great writing, acting, story, and fun as hell!
Finally, Leathal Weapon 5 would be great if they can touch on the spirit of 1-3…I disowned 4. Writing like Black has been writing could really make LW5 worth our while
Kiss Kiss bang bang was so good, I'd let Robert and shane have sex with my face anytime. But not at the same time. I ain't no dirty whore.
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