"I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised. Nevertheless, I heed the call,” said Gibson in a statement.

Mel Gibson said he was surprised to learn that he will serve as a special envoy for Hollywood to President-elect Donald Trump. On Thursday, Trump also said Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight would serve in that position.

Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight have booked new roles… in Donald Trump's fold. The three actors were part of a puzzling announcement the once and future president made via Truth Social on Thursday.