Mel Gibson reveals his favorite ‘Mad Max’ film after iconic reunion

Mel Gibson has been involved in some of Hollywood's most iconic film franchises. The 69-year-old actor was one of the guests at this year's MegaCon in Orlando, a convention where all manner of genre offerings are celebrated. 

Gibson hosted a panel where he shared his opinions on "Mad Max," one of the most famous franchises he's been involved with, and discussed future projects, prompting a reunion with one of his most iconic co-stars to the surprise of the convention's attendees. 

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Gibson was discussing his career in the panel, sharing his opinion on the "Mad Max" films, which kicked off in 1979 with him in the lead role of Max Rockatansky. 

The franchise continues to this day, with the most recent iteration called "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. 

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At the panel, Gibson reminisced about his three Mad Max films, which tracked his character through different points in the apocalypse. When asked about his favorite one, he had a clear answer. "I think the second installment was the best. It was just pure. It was just a chase," he said. 

"From an audience point of view, I thought it was the cleanest. It had some excellent thrills. No special effects, they were just throwing stuff out of a truck." 

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Gibson's surprise reunion with his co-star

Gibson was in the middle of discussing his career and some of the roles that he could have been involved with when a surprise guest joined him on the stage. 

Danny Glover was welcomed by wild applause from the audience as he joined Gibson on the stage. 

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The pair starred in "Lethal Weapon" together, one of the most successful action films of the late '80s, with the two playing Los Angeles police detectives. The film went on to form a franchise, resulting in three sequels that made almost a billion dollars internationally. 

In 2020, it was confirmed that a fifth film was in development, with Gibson recently showing his interest in directing the film. His reunion with Glover is a suggestion that while the fifth film may not already be a done deal, it's likely heading in the right direction. 

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