It’s easy to look at Robert Downey Jr. now and forget that, at one point, he couldn’t get hired in Hollywood due to his troubles with addiction and his inability to get insured to work on a film. During that dark chapter, Mel Gibson gave his friend a boost by putting him in The Singing Detective, so it’s never a surprise when Downey has Gibson’s back, as he did in a new interview with Deadline when he was asked to make the case for a Mel Gibson comeback. He did just that and more by linking Mel Gibson to Iron Man 4 in the slightest of ways.
DOWNEY: Yes, and I’m like, God, if I could find a part for Mel. But he also likes to do his own thing and sometimes he goes out of his way to do the unexpected. Sometimes with these things, it becomes a matter of time, and is seems like it’s getting a little bit old to hold a grudge.
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October 5, 2014 10:47 AM
Honestly, compared to a majority of other people in most professional industries, Mel is far from the worst of them. I think the issue is that in 2002 when he was arrested for drunk driving and said the whole “The Jews are to blame for everything”, it was a big thing because for such a well known and amazing producer/actor to say such a thing, it was shocking. It doesn’t help that it’s now become a thing that people just accept and go with since it’s such a well known incident to mock (I’m looking at you, South Park Mel Gibson).If Downey says the man has changed, I’m incline to believe him (not to mention this wouldn’t be the first time RDJ has asked people to give the man a break. Back at the 25th American Cinematheque Awards, he asked for Mel to present him the award he got, and spent the acceptance speech time to ask people to forgive him as they bro hugged). As for directing Iron Man 4, by all means give us what you got and hit it out of the park.
October 5, 2014 12:33 PM
As Ray Charles said in relation to Elvis Costello’s ravings: “…drunken talk isn’t meant to be printed in the paper.”
October 5, 2014 6:44 AM
Here’s a handy little primer of shit celebrities have done that (imo) are much worse than Mel’s drunken ravings. [www.cracked.com]
October 5, 2014 6:46 AM
Here’s another shocking one: [www.cracked.com]
October 5, 2014 1:50 AM
As a member of the Jewish Illumanati(jewmanati) I can confirm every fear you have about us is true.We killed your bitch ass Christ.We are the master race.We do control all media.We make a mean brisketOur ultimate goal is to make you despise bacon.Deal with it Christfags.
October 4, 2014 10:19 PM
So what? Everyone has always hated the Jews since the beging of time. Baby eaters…
October 4, 2014 7:33 PM
At least Downey Jr. had the excuse of being completely high and fucked up on drugs when he committed his atrocities (like illegally entering and falling asleep in his neighbor’s kids beds with the kids) and he’s sober now. Mel being racist, misogynistic, and a girlfriend abuser and life threatener was all Mel. You can stop stupid behavior, but you can’t stop what you believe in your heart.
October 4, 2014 3:01 PM
Saying awful things isn’t the same as doing awful things, can’t compare what Gibson did to kid touchers.
October 4, 2014 5:38 PM
Alternate theory (and I’m probably not the only one to arrive at it): Downey doesn’t want IM4 to happen and he put Gibson’s name out there knowing damn well that Marvel would never agree to it.Then again, these movies are a mint unto themselves, so I don’t know.
October 4, 2014 2:34 PM
Roman Polanski. Woody Allen. Could probably come up with more if i gave it more thought but for now, that is all.
October 4, 2014 1:10 PM
As un-PC as it is, a film where Iron Man is launching N-bombs, calling Madame Masque sugar tits and demanding Pepper Potts to “Smile and BLOW ME!” is definitely getting my box office dollar.
October 4, 2014 1:05 PM
Mel is obviously a batshit insane maniac with some despicable views and a more than likely chance that he’s assaulted some women in his past.That said…God damn if he’s not a fantastic actor and just as good of a director. I agree that if people that have done things that are just as bad as he has have been allowed to work again I don’t see any reason Mel shouldn’t. Especially if he’s trying to change.
October 4, 2014 12:23 PM
If Mel Gibson directs he’ll insist they change the name of Advanced Idea Mechanics to Jihad Entity Worldwide.
October 4, 2014 11:38 AM
Don’t forget the saxaphone solos!
October 4, 2014 12:09 PM
Not saying he should be forgiven but I find it amusing that no one will get over his stuff but you have hundreds of people defending pro athletes that were busted beating their wives and kids, murdering animals and just generally being giant assholes. I know Gibson did some bad stuff but it seems a tad hypocritical to never let him live his shit down when there are people who did a lot worse still getting adored by a stadium full of people.
October 4, 2014 11:36 AM
Google “Fin Fang Foom put you in his pants” and tell me you didn’t think of either Frank or his brother.
October 4, 2014 11:34 AM
Better idea: Mac and Dennis, in character. With Sweet Dee as Madame Masque, Mac as some combination of three different villains, post aneurism Charlie as the voice of Jarvis, and Frank Reynolds as Fin Fang Foom. He will put you in his pants.
October 4, 2014 10:47 AM
He should have learned to throw a football, America will forgive anything if you can help their sports team win a game.
October 4, 2014 10:42 AM
Gibson is a legitimately terrible person, but he’s still one of the best actors alive. He’s like a darkest timeline Alex Baldwin.
October 4, 2014 10:34 AM
Only if he agrees to make it a buddy hero movie a la Lethal Weapon starring RDJ and Donny Cheads, replete with sick guitar riffs and diplomatic immunity.
October 4, 2014 9:53 AM
Raging anti-Semite in an industry built by Jews. Yeah, who can explain why Gibson is poison?
October 4, 2014 9:37 AM
Stallone wanted Mel to direct EX3 as well.
October 4, 2014 9:15 AM
after iron man 3 you can only get better. even my 9 yr old could do better than iron man 3.