[1] In July 2022, it was announced that the film was in production and that Purcell, Stahl, Bosworth and Gibson were all cast.
[6] Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "It has the shape of a movie, but none of the stuff to make it move.
Shoddy camera work, murky lighting, and a grating score hinder what could have been impactful.
"[8] Sergio Pereira of Comic Book Resources also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Despite the cast's best efforts and the noir gloss on display, Confidential Informant surrenders to lackluster editing, flawed logic, and the clichés.
"[9] At the 44th Golden Raspberry Awards, the film was nominated for Worst Supporting Actor for Mel Gibson.