Posted on 09/28/2024 8:50:22 PM PDT by Antoninus
It’s confirmed! Mel Gibson set to produce epic TV series on the Great Siege of 1565 filmed in Malta
We knew he was in Malta for a good reason!
Hollywood star Mel Gibson has announced plans to produce a limited television series about the Great Siege of 1565, which will be filmed in Malta.
After a recent visit to the island to scout locations for his ‘Passion of the Christ’ sequel, the famous actor was captivated by Malta's rich history and impressive fortifications, confirming that the series will be shot on location, in the very fortresses where the siege took place.
Mel Gibson, famous for acting in blockbusters such as ‘The Patriot’, ‘Mad Max’, and ‘Lethal Weapon’, has also directed and produced films like ‘Braveheart’ and ‘The Passion of the Christ’.
Speaking to MovieWeb, he expressed his excitement about the project, describing the Great Siege as an incredible historical event. The series will focus on the dramatic defense of Malta, where 700 Knights of St John held off an invading force of 40,000 Ottoman Turks.
‘I'm also working on a TV limited series about the Siege of Malta, which is an incredible story, and there's only one place to film that, I mean, in Malta. Because that's where it happened, at these fortresses where 700 knights defended Malta against an onslaught from the Turkish and Suleiman sent 40,000 men and ships and, wow, the knights won. So, it's a pretty crazy, great story.’
While Mel Gibson will primarily serve as the series’ producer, he revealed that he is already collaborating with a writer to craft the script for this historical epic.
During his mid-September visit, the actor met with Prime Minister Robert Abela and toured key locations such as Valletta, Mdina, and Birgu.
Will you be watching Mel Gibson’s new television series?
Thanks!
Write Mel. He might buy you Screen Play at least as. Start.
You can’t just write these guys. In the early 2000s I just wanted to GIVE Gibson a copy of “Patriot’s History.” His agent: “Mel doesn’t read.” (Say what???). He absolutely refused to take it.
There are real concerns in Hollywood that getting ANYTHING opens you up to IP lawsuits, even if you didn’t get the idea from whomever sent it. That’s why the only way to get anything to anyone is either they, by accident, read it and contact you or you have to know someone.
I should have realized all of that.
FYI...
I will. Kindle paper-white easier on eyes
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