Fox Orders Full Season Of 'Lethal Weapon'
"Lethal Weapon delivers an explosive and wildly entertaining core relationship between two cops, with dynamic performances by Damon Wayans and Clayne Crawford, surrounded by cinematic action, endearing humor and true heart," says David Madden, Fox's President of Entertainment. "Matt Miller, McG, Dan Lin and Jennifer Gwartz have done a tremendous job on this show, which has proven to be a self-starter and solid companion for Empire. We are thrilled to add these episodes to LETHAL WEAPON’s first season." The series premiered with Fox's highest fall premiere in two years. It's the No. 3 new drama this season (tied with 'Bull'). Combining action and drama with humor, 'Lethal Weapon' reimagines the movie franchise as it follows classic cop duo Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Murtaugh (Damon Wayans), who work a crime-ridden beat in modern-day Los Angeles. Grief-stricken after the loss of his young wife and unborn child, ex-Navy SEAL-turned-detective Martin Riggs moves to California to start over at the LAPD. He's paired up with Roger Murtaugh, who's just coming back to the job after a near-fatal heart attack. It airs Wednesdays at 8 PM on Fox.
Fox has handed out its first full season pick-up of the season, ordering five additional episodes of 'Lethal Weapon' to give it a full season.
October 13, 2016 | |
