Lionsgate, which was also behindHacksaw Ridge, is launching world sales on the hot package ahead of theCannesmarket.
The film will see Wahlberg play a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.
Additional casting is underway.
Mel Gibson and Mark WahlbergGetty
Pic is based on Jared Rosenbergs 2020 Blacklist script.
Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone Studios is serving as executive producer and is financing.
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Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis negotiated on behalf of the studio.
Neil Sacker of Sacker Entertainment Law and Alex Lebovici negotiated the deal on behalf of the producers.
We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg, said Lionsgate movie chairman Joe Drake.
Wahlberg recently completed filming on NetflixsThe Unionwith Halle Berry.
Gibson will next be seen in Peacocks anticipated John Wick spinoff seriesThe Continental.
Wahlberg is represented by WME, Leverage Management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
Gibson is repped by APA and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver Thompson.
