Lethal Weapon 5 Is In The Works!

A fifth and final “Lethal Weapon” is in the works.

Original stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are set to reprise their characters in the film. Dan Lin, producer on the “Lethal Weapon” TV series, revealed the news during The Hollywood Reporter’s Producers Roundtable on Tuesday.

 

According to Lin, “Lethal Weapon 5” will take place 22 years after the fourth film’s release in 1998 and catch up with detective duo, Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh.

During the announcement, Lin also revealed that the sequel would be the last installment in the franchise.

 

The original “Lethal Weapon” debuted in 1987 and birthed three sequels and a brief TV series starring Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans.