Andrew Garfield voiced his support, saying Mel Gibson deserves another chance in Hollywood, but social media isn’t having it.
The famous actor expressed support for Gibson during an interview people Garfield praised Gibson and spoke extensively about how he thinks the disgraced actor deserves to return to the role after his infamous anti-Semitic rant led to his cancellation in 2006. The internet immediately erupted with comments immediately putting Garfield back in his place. The topic.
Andrew Garfield says Mel Gibson “deserves to make movies” because “people deserve second chances, third chances, and fourth chances.” None of us are infallible. He has done a lot of great healing on himself. ”https://t.co/fFNTl3v0YK
— Variety (@Variety) October 18, 2024
People on the internet are saying they don’t really want Gibson back.
Garfield was very vocal about reinvigorating the former star’s career, but people weren’t buying it.
Garfield spoke about working with Gibson on the 2016 film “Hacksaw Ridge,” saying, “I actually learned a lot. I learned that people can heal. People can change, and with help. “I learned that I can earn it. I learned that everyone deserves respect,” People reported.
And he spoke directly about Gibson: “He gave himself a lot of beautiful healing.”
“And I thank God, because I think he’s a great filmmaker and he’s qualified to make movies. He’s got a very, very big, caring heart and I think he’s qualified to tell the story. Yes,” Garfield said of Gibson.
I love Andrew, but I don’t like Gibson. And I’m sad that Andrew is making excuses for him.
— Ripley 🌎 (@RipleyEllen67) October 18, 2024
Garfield went on to say that working with Gibson “taught me that people should be given second chances, third chances, fourth chances.” “There are no absolutes among us,” People magazine reported.
Social media slammed Garfield over these comments.
“I love Andrew, but I hate Gibson. And I’m sad that Andrew is making excuses for himself,” wrote a user named Ripley.
A fourth chance? ? Who gives someone a fourth chance? At that point you’re an asshole.
— Wrexweed (@wrexweed) October 18, 2024
“Fourth chance??” Who gives someone a fourth chance?? At that point you’re an asshole,” Rex Weed wrote.
SANTA MONICA, CA – DECEMBER 11: Actor/director Mel Gibson (left) and actor Andrew Garfield attend the 22nd Annual Barker Hangar on December 11, 2016 in Santa Monica, California. Attended the Critics Choice Awards. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Critics Choice Awards)
others There’s a chime “No, not an anti-Semitic homophobe,” and “Then let’s go make it. He’s a multi-millionaire. Fund it yourself. And to me, a misogynistic, anti-abortion You have the right not to financially support racists.”
Garfield told People that he had “deep and important conversations” with Gibson, who made anti-Semitic comments during a 2006 DUI arrest. (Related: Steven Spielberg explains the strange reason Mel Gibson was rejected from appearing in ‘Schindler’s List’)
Gibson later issued an apology, but it did not reach fans who had already decided his cancellation was permanent.
Judging by the reaction to Garfield’s comments, it appears the door remains closed to Gibson, at least for now.
