In Hollywood, nothing gets resurrected more often than Mel Gibson

He’s been accused of antisemitism, domestic violence and sexism – but somehow this guy always gets another chance, writes Marina Hyde

He’ll forever eat lunch in this town again. Director and actor Mel Gibson has landed a role in The Continental, a TV spin-off of the successful John Wick movie franchise. Photo: Ettore Ferrari/ANSA via AP

News that Mel Gibson is to star in the John Wick prequel TV series sends out a cry amongst the faithful. Mel is risen! Yet again! 

Yes, the boulder has once more been rolled away from the tomb of cancellation, leaving disciples and those who think people should at least say sorry once for being obnoxiously appalling now contemplating a place of emptiness. Nothing gets resurrected more often than Mel – not even pussy-bow blouses or the Batman story.