Like President Donald Trump chose Mel Gibson as one of his Special Agents in order to promote the business in Hollywood, the actor explained why he chose to stay in California while many famous people are packing their bags of them.
“A lot of people have left, and I don't blame them,” Gibson said during an appearance on “Hannity.”
“It didn't suit them anymore. Even… the people who were free, it didn't suit them anymore. But when everyone leaves, what will happen?”
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Mel Gibson doesn't “blame” celebrities fleeing Hollywood but vows to “fix” it as Trump's special envoy. (GREG NASH/POOL/AFP/John Phillips/Getty Images)
Gibson's comments come as Fox News host Sean Hannity shared that he left New York because of “crime… high taxes… tough laws,” and has “no intention” of returning. The “Flight Risk” actor admitted that several A-listers ran away for similar reasons.
Despite being on the same page as the Fox News host, Gibson vowed to work with the president in what Trump called “very serious Hollywood”.
“(People) go somewhere else because it's too expensive. There (are) a lot of restrictions and things in the way that I think can be removed… But I think it can be corrected.”
“(People) go somewhere else because it's too expensive. There (are) a lot of restrictions and things in the way that I think can be removed… But I think it can be corrected.”
Last week, Trump announced that, along with Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone would be working “special agents” to Hollywoodwhen people start asking questions about their role as the industry tries to get tough.
Trump announced that, along with Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone will serve as “special ambassadors” to Hollywood. (Getty Images)
Gibson promised to meet with other Hollywood representatives to discuss the project and “learn” more about the growing issues.
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With Trump returning to office as the 47th president, Gibson believed he would “get results here quickly” while criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom.
As a special representative of Hollywood, the “Brave Heart” actor intends to focus on tax incentives, as Gibson argued that Newsom's plans are not “working.”
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“I know Newsom has offered some tax incentives, but it's probably not enough because it's still not working. There are other things that are reducing that,” he told Hannity.
Actor Mel Gibson tells California Governor Gavin Newsom to 'use a little hair gel' as wildfires rage in Los Angeles County. (Getty/Fox News)
“The Passion of the Christ” actor continued to explain how he had to film in one day in Los Angeles, and it was cheaper for him to go with the whole crew, flying to Europe, “landing them” and a movie for three. more days to work on the film “down the road.”
“There is something wrong there, and I think there is a solution. I know Arnold (Schwarzenegger) tried to level the playing field years ago. He couldn't do it because … it was instead of obstacles. He tried, however.”
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Meanwhile, Gibson joined a long list of high-profile citizens who have accused elected officials of mishandling the Los Angeles fires.
Gibson, who lost his home in the tragedy, blasted Newsom in an exclusive interview with Fox News anchor Raymond Arroyo.
Gibson joins a long list of high-profile citizens who have accused elected officials of mishandling the Los Angeles fires. (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty/MEGA/GC)
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“Well, at first I thought, 'Oh, woe, disaster.' But then I realized that it was really bad management by our voters, and that's the best thing you can say about it,” Gibson said in his first game. “Arroyo Grande and Raymond Arroyo” podcast.
Although the governor of California wanted serious changes wild fire fighting and prohibition, Gibson called Newsom's plan.
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“You have nothing but rampant crime, rampant homelessness, high taxes, poor water use, firefighter, department cuts, and we have to trust them with millions of dollars to fix where we live? It's our town. There's still people from the Woolsey Fire living in trailers… Have you ever seen 'the government build a better'… At least, it has no sense.”
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Large and deadly fires broke out in the Los Angeles area on January 7, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee for safety as their homes and businesses were destroyed.