As if profiting off his religious peers wasn't enough, Mel Gibson is now being sued by the writer of his 2004 huge movie hit, "The Passion of the Christ." Benedict Fitzgerald says that Mel originally claimed that "because he was so rich" he would fund the film himself and not take any of the profits, dividing them between the rest of the people who worked on the film.
The suit documents go on to say that Benedict thinks he was hired because of his faith in Christianity and enthusiasm for the project, later allowing Mel to exploit him and their shared beliefs. Benedict was promised a $75,000 production bonus, but allegedly only received the money after allowing Mel to share the writing credit.
Now Benedict is suing for fraud breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith, unfair business practices and unjust enrichment -- all for a whopping $5 million.
Mel's attorney George Hedges made a statement saying "the charges are baseless," and that Benedict was more than fairly compensated.
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nona says:
hahahaha... i love watching the religiosos fighting over $$$$$$. it's enough to make the baby jesus cry.... wah!
Zekers says:
Time for Mel to buy an island and disappear. I used to really like him as an actor, but now he just annoys me...he looks like hell, too.
anonymous says:
The movie "The Passion of the Christ" was based off the writings and visions of Catherine Emmerich a German nun who lived in the 18th century. Neither Mel or Benedict can take credit for being the "writer " of the movie...all they did was take the writings and adapt them to the screen.Of course Mr. Fitzgerald was hired for his beliefs and enthusiasm for the project...duh!It sounds to me that Mr. Fitzgerald has decided he needs more money. From what has been stated, he got paid what he was owed.
cherry says:
Mel Gibson is so pathetic... He pretends to be this pious and religious guy. He is a gross, perverted and money hungry whore. I heard he was building a church in Malibu...what will he worship? Money and girls under 20? N-A-S-T-Y-
MR. PIGSON LIKE HIS DAD HATE ALL MINORITIES....BUT I KNOW HE HAS THE BIG CASE OF jEW ENVY I HAVE EVER SEEN.
PS- Hey Mel... why have you not made any donations to the charity that raises money for your sons condition? Too cheap? WHAT A HACK.
Juanita says:
Mel represents a good reason why not to abuse alcohol...It will totally destroy your looks over time.