However, Gibson is prepared to perform his duties whatever they may be.

“Nevertheless, I heed the call,” he says.

“My duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can.

Mel Gibson and Donald Trump

Mel Gibson and Donald Trump.Credit:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; David Hume Kennerly/Getty

Any chance the position comes with an Ambassador’s residence?”

Gibson was one of three conservative-leaning actors named in Trump’s announcement, along withSylvester StalloneandJon Voight.

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TheLethal Weaponstar has also been spotted in public with the president-elect on more than one occasion.

Gibson has experienced one of the most tumultuous careers of his generation in Hollywood.

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Gibson also received a Best Director nomination at the 2017 Oscars for his war dramaHacksaw Ridge.

Gibson’s next film,Flight Risk, arrives Jan. 24.

The thriller starsMark Wahlberg,Topher Grace, andMichelle Dockery.