Mel Gibson the actor finally returns

Mel Gibson has committed to star in “Edge of Darkness,” marking his first starring role in a feature film since he headlined “Signs” and “We Were Soldiers” in 2002. Martin Campbell will direct the feature adaptation of the six-hour 1985 BBC miniseries, which Campbell also helmed. William Monahan wrote the script, and Graham King is producing through his GK Films banner. Campbell, who last directed “Casino Royale,” developed the project and brought it to King a year ago. He enlisted Monahan for a page one rewrite; the scribe worked with King on “The Departed.” King is self-financing the project and is committed to an August production start in Boston. It is unclear whether he will fully finance through production or enlist a studio. - Via Variety