Paramount Pictures has put out offers toMel GibsonandJohn Lithgowto star in their upcoming comedy sequelDaddy’s Home 2. While nothing is set in stone yet, their prospects for joining this comedy sequel reportedly look “promising.” No details have been given about what characters they may portray, but it’s possible they could be playing the fathers ofWill Ferrell’s Brad Whitaker andMark Wahlberg’s Dusty Mayron. That hasn’t been confirmed at this time, but it certainly seems plausible. There will be SPOILERS below if you haven’t seenDaddy’s Homeyet, so read on at your own risk.
Deadlinebroke the news earlier today, which comes just as both actors have been recognized on the awards circuit.Mel Gibson’s latest directorial effortHacksaw Ridgereceived sixOscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, whileJohn Lithgowwon a Screen Actors Guild Award this weekend for his performance in the hit Netflix seriesThe Crown. BothMel GibsonandJohn Lithgowwere nominated for Golden Globe awards for bothHacksaw RidgeandThe Crown, respectively.
The original comedyDaddy’s Homecenters onWill Ferrell’s Brad Whitaker, a mild-mannered radio executive who recently married Sara (Linda Cardinelli) and is trying to be the best step-father he can to her young children Megan (Scarlett Estevez) and Dylan (Owen Vaccaro). Brad’s life gets turned upside down when Sara’s ex-husband Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg) comes back into town as his step-children start paying more attention to him, leading to both of these men trying to one-up each other, vying for the attention of Megan and Dylan. The supporting cast includesThomas Haden Churchas Brad’s boss Mr. Holt,Bobby Cannavaleas Dusty’s friend Dr. Francisco,Hannibal Buressas scene-stealing handyman Griff andBill Burr.Daddy’s Homeearned $150.3 million domestically and $240.3 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
Daddy’s Home 2was first announced in April, withWill FerrellandMark Wahlbergreturning to reprise their roles, whileDaddy’s HomewritersSean AndersandJohn Morrisare coming back to write the sequel’s screenplay. It hasn’t been confirmed yet ifSean Anderswill also return to direct this comedy sequel, or if this sequel will bring backJohn Cena, who had a surprise cameo at the very end ofDaddy’s Home. After burying the hatchet with Brad, Dusty built a new house down the street from Brad and Sara, and married a woman named Karen (Alessandra Ambrosio). When it seems that her kids are starting to look up to Dusty, he meets Karen’s ex-husband and the father of her kids, Roger, played by WWE SuperstarJohn Cena, who brushes off Dusty’s attempt to introduce himself. It hasn’t been confirmed if Roger will have a bigger role inDaddy’s Home 2quite yet.
Mel Gibsonmost recently starred in last year’sBlood Father, and he hasThe Professor and the Madmanin post-production, where he stars alongsideNatalie DormerandSean Penn. He is also in pre-production onEvery Other Weekend. On the big screen,John Lithgowmost recently starred inThe AccountantandMiss Sloane. He also stars inBeatriz at Dinner, which had its world premiere at Sundance earlier this month, starring alongsideSalma Hayek,Chloe SevignyandConnie Britton.
