Embattled actor Mel Gibson
will make a cameo appearance as a tattoo artist in the upcoming Hangover sequel.
A source familiar with the production told The Hollywood Reporter that the role
is “pivotal” to the plot, which features one of the characters going under the
needle during a night of debauchery.
The Hangover 2 reunites Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper,
Ed Helms and Justin Bartha who starred in the hit 2009 original as friends
trying to piece together a rowdy Vegas bachelor party. This time the location
for their latest mishap is set for Bangkok. Todd Phillips will again direct. The New York Post, which first reported the casting, said Gibson would shoot his
scene shortly on the Warner Bros. lot. Gibson’s representative declined to
comment. The actor’s next movie, the Jodie Foster-directed comedy Beaver, has seen its release date postponed by Summit Entertainment in the wake of his
bitter split with his ex-girlfriend.