Mel Gibson and Garrett Hedlund will play father and son in an upcoming thriller, Desperation Road, Variety has revealed.
Gibson's previous work includes this year's Hot Seat , Father Stu , and Agent Game . Hedlund's previous work includes 2021's The United States vs. Billie Holiday , 2019's Dirt Music , and Dreamland . Joining Gibson and Hedlund in the film will be Ryan Hurst, Woody McClain, and Pyper Braun; the characters that the three will be playing have not yet been announced.
Desperation Road will be directed by Nadine Crocker. Crocker previously directed this year's Continue. She will also be a producer for the movie. The film is based on the 2017 novel by Michael Farris Smith. He also wrote the film's screenplay and will also be a producer. Smith's other novels include 2021's Nick, 2020's Blackwood, and 2018's The Fighter.
Mel Gibson? Take my money, the man is a genius. His new movie ON THE LINE will be out soon, can't wait!