Report: Mel Gibson Mounts Comeback in 'Hangover 2'

By PopEater Staff Posted Oct 18th 2010 11:10AM

UPDATE: Mel Gibson axed from 'The Hangover 2' after complaints from the cast.

Mel Gibson has been in Hollywood jail ever since the disastrous fallout from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva went public, and now he's planning his great escape, starting with a cameo in 'The Hangover 2,' according to New York Post's Page Six. He'll reportedly be playing a tattoo artist.

"It's a done deal," a source told Page Six. "Filming is taking place on the Warner Bros. lot, where a Bangkok set has been built and Mel is expected to film his role in two weeks. Then the production moves to Thailand at the end of October."

The 'Hangover' sequel catalogs yet another disastrous vacation for Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, which this time takes the boys to Thailand.

Fortunately for Gibson, he has some experience playing roles as weird body artists. Back in 1997, he played "Scott the Body Piercer" in a short scene in 'Father's Day.'

Also, the guys from 'The Hangover' are starting to make a habit out of rehabbing controversial celebrities with key cameo roles, as they did for Mike Tyson in the original movie while he was recovering from his "drug abuser" image. Similarly, Tom Cruise pumped some new life into his career when he played Les Grossman in 'Tropic Thunder.'

Neither Gibson or Warner Bros. have commented on the report.

Tags: Hangover 2, mel gibson, oksana grigorieva

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Monday 18 October

By pat smith

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Great Actor -- go, Mel.

By srsnakes

Mel's an amazing director and not bad as an actor. If you haven't seen him in "Hamlet", you should. We all have personal problems. Mel's is alcohol. Alcohol makes us all do stupid things. His girlfriend is a prime example. He must have been drunk when they met, or he would have seen that she was a lowlife.

By gonesi

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I wouldn't call her a girl (over 40), or friend, (she has really tried to destroy him).

He is talented and he is a gentleman. The 'acquaintance' seems to have tried to take advantage of both those good qualities.

At the end of the day he still retains both. At the end of the day, she seems to still retain her 'qualities' as well.

By Merrily

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My biggest problem with his "alcohol made me do it" alibi is: No one says things that they aren't thinking even when "under the influence." Everything he said during his tirade was something he believed but when sober would have kept inside. Too bad Mel - you blew your own career.

By Stelios

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Considering that Mel Gibson is supposed to be anti-semetic, it is no wonder that the media is after him .

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Stelios - WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN????

By Jas

Well, that is one movie I definitely won't be watching.

By Joe

Mel would rather pay attorneys than take care of his child.

By NYGUY30

can't wait!..LOL.. go mel!!

Tuesday 19 October

By hohstl1764

The first time I saw Mel Gibson was in the film directed by an Italian director, I think it was Fredrico Fellini. It was Hamlet. I never thought that I could see a better Hamlet. I felt that Fellini really knew his business and got what he wanted out of Gibson. In the future I hope that Gibson is more "cerebral" about his roles and less athletic.

By Earl Waters

He is a drunken antisemitic bastard. He is homophobic and mysogonistic. With a resume' like that do we really care if he has talent. The majority of the talented people in Hollywood are waiting tables full time and acting only part time. I say Gibson would make a mediocre bus boy.

By Roberta

Earl, Guys with a brain and decency are very appealing! Thank you!

By Denny

Mel was never in "Hollywood Jail" as far as I'm concerned. He might be a bit nutty but Oksana was nuttier. I want to see more of the guy on screen and soon!

By Pam

Well, there's one movie I won't be paying to see. Has everyone already forgotten his outrageous prejudice rantings and ravings? Forget the current ex-girlfriend problem.

By Joanne

I'd rather flush my money down the toilet.

I see I'm not the only one that will NEVER see another movie that Mel Gibson is in. He made a very bad mistake with his tirade.

Sunday 24 October

By Andrea Davis

Even thought there everything you are still a great actor in my book we all have falloes...

By Phil strauss

I worked with him on Maverick, he was down to earth a kind man who ate with the crew, asked for nothing special, and never lost his temper or created a problem. before you slander a person, or try to bring him down with what the cowardly media hacks keep screaming in their yellow rags, or on their stupid t.v. programs, find out what good things he has done, and report them as well. Stop looking for the worst and try to report some positive news.

By jgwluvs2shop

OK...I'm positive he's an alcoholic and anti-semite.

By susan ard

i know one thing....if mel gibson plays in hangover 2....i will not see the film....i will see othing that mel gibson is in.....

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