Mel Gibson To Join Mad Men?

Topic started by Rorie on Sept. 22, 2010. Last post by DrMadHatten 1 year, 7 months ago.
Post by Rorie (3,214 posts) See mini bio
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 Hey, he's already been in Mad Max. Mad Men can't be that much of a stretch.
 Hey, he's already been in Mad Max. Mad Men can't be that much of a stretch.
How's this for a bombshell piece of news that will likely never come to fruition? Gossip columnist Liz Smith (via Studio Briefing) is laying down a pretty heady rumor: that Mel Gibson is apparently interested in joining the cast of Mad Men. Says Smith: 

“Mel is a huge fan of the series and really wants in. Most experts agree that Mel’s movie career is kaput. I don’t quite agree on that myself, but some close to Mel assert that he thinks so himself.”

Um, awesome? If I was Matthew Weiner, I would totally bite on this, and then write Gibson a bunch of horrific dialogue that would make us all ten times as uncomfortable as Don Draper's "I'm not going to let a woman talk to me like this!" tirade from the pilot. Or maybe that would be too meta? What do you guys think of this? Would this make you more or less likely to watch Mad Men
Post by samsaturday (86 posts) See mini bio
More likely!
Post by chu52 (21 posts) See mini bio
Yip
Post by Tartarus (542 posts) See mini bio
He will fit right in with all the racism, sexism and drunkenness. 
 
But it would be kinda cool to see him in it.
Post by Ramone (110 posts) See mini bio
Crazy. Mel Gibson wouldn't fit anyway he isn't anywhere near slick enough for this.
Post by White_Silhouette (122 posts) See mini bio
Too easy..
Post by Daniel (135 posts) See mini bio
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Maybe as a re-occurring client, but definitely not in any major role.
Post by insaneTJ (10 posts) See mini bio
I don't think a sequel to "What Women Want" is necessary. =P
Post by Martin_Blank (466 posts) See mini bio
A gossip columinist spreading a rumour that Mel Gibson really likes a certain tv show and needs the work! Quelle surprise!
 
I wonder what Perez Hilton's sources have established.
Post by Snail (772 posts) See mini bio
Well...
 
  • He's mad
  • He's a man
 
I don't see why not.
Post by ryanwho (1,130 posts) See mini bio
I really hope so. If the Hollywood Js are keeping him from directing even though pedophiles are allowed to continue working, I would love to see him on Mad Men.
Post by brainboy77 (250 posts) See mini bio
Uhhh, he does realize Matt Weiner is Jewish, just for starters, and that this is Mad Men we're talking about?
Post by sopranosfan (1,055 posts) See mini bio
@Snail said:
"Well...
 
  • He's mad
  • He's a man
 I don't see why not. "

You beat me to it.  This was exactly what I wanted to say when I saw the headline.
Post by Spiral_Stars (344 posts) See mini bio
Now this has to happen.
Post by TheClap (64 posts) See mini bio
Taking a triple A movie-star and making him a triple A television-star. What a good way to show that racism, sexism, violence, and intolerance will not be rewarded in this country. 
Post by twistedmick (10 posts) See mini bio
I love Mad Men. Wait that doesn't sound right. Anyway when Mel wants to do something right, whether it be make a movie or hilarious phone conversation, he usually hits it out of the park (no pun intended). I could see him coming into the firm as a new dickhead partner or hooking up with Betty since she's been useless this season.
Post by Gabriel (224 posts) See mini bio
I might actually watch if he's in it.
Post by septim (3 posts) See mini bio
The more I think on this bizarre rumor, the more it makes sense. It would do wonders for Mel's perception, at least in terms of his ego in Hollywood. It would also generate buzz around Mad Men beyond the usual circles.
Post by DrPockets000 (381 posts) See mini bio
Yeah, like they're going to let him do that.
Post by MichaelBach (231 posts) See mini bio
@Gabriel said:
" I might actually watch if he's in it. "
Me too.
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