President-elect Donald Trump’s naming of Mel Gibson as one of his “special envoys” to Hollywood surprised many, including Gibson himself. Trump on Thursday said Gibson and his fellow pro-Trump actors Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight would act as his “eyes and ears” in the industry.

Mel Gibson has been named the special Hollywood ambassador by the newly elected President Donald Trump. The Mad Max actor responded to this news and said he was surprised by it.

Gibson, the legendary Hollywood actor, said he was "just as surprised" that Trump named him one of three stars to serve as "ambassador" to Hollywood.

Donald Trump has announced that Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight will serve as his 'Special Ambassadors' to Hollywood: 'These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears.'

Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and has chosen Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to help.

Donald Trump plans to make Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone his “special ambassadors” to Hollywood to help bring about a new "golden age".

Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and cast Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone as stars of what he is calling his “Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place,