Exclusive: Source: Hangover 2 Cast Said "Hell No" to Mel Gibson Cameo
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Sounds like Mel Gibson's cancelled cameo on The Hangover 2 was doomed from the start.
It's been widely speculated that Zach Galifianakis was solely responsible for Gibson getting the axe from the sequel, after the actor admitted earlier this month he was "in a deep protest right now with a movie I'm working on."
But an insider close to the production says that all of the film's stars -- including Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms -- objected to the stunt casting.
"They barely began shooting when [Gibson] was dumped on them," the source tells UsMagazine.com. "It was met with a collective 'oh hell no.'"
Director Todd Phillips and the film studio tried to "appease" the cast and make it into a "positive," but to no avail. "This dampened all of the production," the insider says. "None of the cast, Bradley, Zach, Ed, no one was pleased and it was evident."
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The source adds that their objection wasn't just to Gibson's controversial reputation, tarnished more than ever over his vicious battle with ex Oksana Grigorieva.
"They don't want him to be in the movie and serve as a platform for some creepy comeback," the insider tells Us. "They didn't want that energy or to shoulder what would come with having him apart of the film."
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"The entire cast and crew pretty much stood in solidarity and made it very clear: no. It took awhile, but it happened," the source says.
"I thought Mel would have been great in the movie," director Phillips mused to The Wrap on Thursday. "But I realize filmmaking is a collaborative effort, and this decision ultimately did not have the full support of my entire cast and crew."
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18I'm not going to see "Hangover 2", nor will I bother with Robert Downy Jr's "Due Date". Nothing irks me more than a hypocrite.
Considering he has put down Black people, Jewish people, and Women (among other things), I think its safe to say he pretty much hates 90% of his audience anyway.
what Mel does in his private life...i private...are those actors perfect?...i just think it lack of respect...Mel is a legend and very talented...they are not...jealous
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Good. He needs to have some consequence for his actions.
I think it is bulls**t ,Mel would have been great. Mike Tyson was a rape and a wife beater . But they i loved him . If Mike can change so can Mel . he need a chance to . I loved the Hangover and I think Liam we be great but I think Mel would be great too.
Gee, the cast of the Hangover doesn't want to work with an anti-semitic, alcoholic, bigoted, adulterer/religious nut. Go figure. Mel Gibson needs to work on himself privately. He's got a lot of fences to mend.
Mel should not concern himself with sniveling idiots like Bradley Cooper! Mel is a mega star. Can't say the same for Bradley. How dare he demand that Mel not be in the movie. Bradley will never be as great as Mel and he knows it. He just didn't want Mel because it would take away his attention. Bradley is a wimp and he is proving it daily!
Mel Gibson is creepy and gross and old and nasty....Thank God he is not going to be in that movie!!!! All but maybe 1 of his movies suck balls thru straws anyway!
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Mel Gibson was RIGGS for pete sake. you people should be ashamed of yourselves. Without that man you'd still be watching bs cop movies the likes of "Beverly Hills Cop" Road Warrior, Thunderdome, Lethal Weapons 1, 2, 3, 4, Payback, Ransom, and the AMAZING Edge of Darkness. You're all fools. This man brought the action movie from the dirt. You're crapping all over him because of one obviously demented woman who made some illegal recordings and sent them to the press? She's in it for the money! Even this is speculation since WE DON'T REALLY KNOW ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT WE HEAR. The only opinion you should form of Mel Gibson is what he's done to the movie industry. He has done nothing but make amazing film. You heartless morons are worth nothing more than an employer that fires someone because of what they do on their own damned time. You're the useless filth that keeps good movies from being made and I am appalled. APPALLED I tell you. Mel Gibson is the sh**. You can all drive it off a cliff. He'll be the one casually walking away from the explosion in a denim jacket lighting a cigarette.
those who've never made a mistake can be the first to criticize. i thought mel would have been great. mel was wrong but what he did, but when you are being taped, used and threatened, anyone would be angry and say things they'd later regret.
The cast did the right thing - first, not to support this piece of garbage Mel Gibson, and secondly, why should they have to have their careers ruined because of him?
I'm glad they don't want him in their movie. Mel doesn't deserve respect just because he made some popular movies. Mel was heard threatening and to kill a woman and just sounding straight up evil. Mel's issue is still current and he hasn't done anything to deserve a "comeback roll" yet. Tyson may be a convicted rapist, but he served his time and it was years ago. Mel mess is still going on.
Anyone supporting Mel Gibson after what he's done over the last few years is out of their f'ing mind...
Who the hell do they think they are? Mel has been a jack ass the last couple of years but he still deserves respect. I can't believe this.
So a convicted Rapist was fine for the first film, but someone who gets illegally tape recorded being angry is "Hell No" out of line. Bloody hypocrites.
I honestly don't think Mel gives a rats A** whether you said no or not, besides, Mel has enough money to live off extremely comfortably for the rest of his life without having to ever NEED TO work another day in his life again. And Mel is a producer and director. Do you think he really cares about this stupid little acting gig that you've denied him? PALEEZ! He can produce his own movies anytime he wants.