Mel Gibson to Return to the Big Screen

Us Magazine - July 10, 2009 5:21 AM PDT
Story photo: Mel Gibson to Return to the Big ScreenMel Gibson arrives for the Los Angeles industry screening of "X-Men Origins-Wolverine" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Mel Gibson is headed back to the big screen.

The 53-year-old actor -- who is expecting a baby with girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva -- has signed on to headline The Beaver, a drama to be directed by Jodie Foster.

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Gibson will play "a depressed man who finds solace in wearing a beaver hand-puppet," according to Variety. Foster will play his wife.

Filming is expected to begin in September in New York City.

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Gibson and Foster previously starred in 1994's Maverick.

The actor's last big movie role was in the 2002 chiller Signs.

In April, Gibson announced he and his wife Robyn were divorcing after nearly 30 years.

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  • annie
    I love Him His a good actor
    report abuseposted August 12, 2009 5:14 PM PDT
  • truthful
    I enjoy his work. Talented man.
    report abuseposted July 10, 2009 6:41 AM PDT
  • babysister
    AWESOME! Can't wait to see it....Jodie & Mel on the big screen together....AWESOME!
    report abuseposted July 10, 2009 6:13 AM PDT
  • LINDA S
    Mel Gibson can do anything and I will still love him...
    report abuseposted July 10, 2009 6:06 AM PDT

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