Joe Carnahan's thriller "Leo From Toledo" has found its male lead. Mel Gibson and Frank Grillo will be headlining the latest project from the "Smokin' Aces" and "The A-Team" director. The movie centers on a former killer for the Kansas City mob (Mel Gibson), now hiding in witness protection and having trouble remembering simple things. A hunted man, he must race to save his estranged daughter and granddaughter.

"Leo From Toledo" is written by Dan Casey and will be directed by Carnahan. Lawrence Grey will produce along with Joe Carnahan and Frank Grillo, with Noah Rosen and Ben Everard serving as executive producers. Currently, Carnahan, Gibson, and Grillo are working on another project called "Boss Level" which is into its post-production phase.