Do you remember anything about Mel Gibson’s “Edge of Darkness” directed by “Casino Royale” filmmaker Martin Campbell? Here’s the details of what we wrote in one of our Most Anticipated of 2009 pieces:
“Edge of Darkness” – BBC – Dir. Martin Campbell
Synopsis: As straight-laced homicide detective, Thomas Craven, investigates the death of his 20-something activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.
What You Need to Know: Based on the hugely popular and multi-award-winning BBC TV miniseries, this is Mel Gibson’s (Thomas Craven) first starring role since “Signs,” seven years ago. Ray Winstone plays opposite him as the corrupt agent, after replacing Robert DeNiro in the role. DeNiro left, citing “creative differences,” just days after filming began. After revitalizing the James Bond franchise with “Casino Royale,” Martin Campbell now returns to the material that began his career (he was the director of the original series) with a script that comes courtesy of William Monahan of “The Departed” fame. Considering all this, we think the talent behind the film could raise it from being what sounds like a run-of-the-mill thriller, a la “The General’s Daughter” etc., to a potential awards candidate. We’ll see.
Release Date: TBD
Well, Warner Bros. has snatched it up for release. No date has been set yet. Principal photography finished in November, the movie is now in post.