Mel Gibson's new film 'Rothchild' sparks huge backlash due to similarities to the real-life wealthy Jewish banking dynasty and the actor's own infamous anti-Semitic rant during DUI arrest in 2006 Reaction was fierce when it emerged Mel Gibson was due to star in a dark comedy film called 'Rothchild' It sparked immediate comparisons to the real-life wealthy Jewish banking dynasty - the Rothschild family Despite the similar name and plot line based on family wealth, Gibson's representative has insisted the film is not related to the Rothschild family The comparisons to the ultra-rich Jewish family sparked further criticism for Gibson given his anti-Semitic comments in the past A drunk Gibson made anti-Semitic comments while being arrested for driving under the influence back in 2006
By Emily Crane For Dailymail.com
Published: 22:21 BST, 14 May 2019 | Updated: 04:04 BST, 15 May 2019
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Mel Gibson's upcoming film 'Rothchild' is already sparking huge backlash given the stark similarities to the real-life wealthy Jewish banking dynasty and the actor's own infamous history of anti-Semitic slurs.
The reaction has been fierce and swift since it emerged on Monday that Gibson was due to star in a dark comedy alongside Shia LaBeouf about a wealthy New York family.
The film, which is not even in production yet, drew instant comparisons to the real Rothschild family of wealthy European bankers.
