Recent claims that actors Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg, along with entrepreneur Elon Musk, have invested between $1 billion and $3 billion in a “non-woke” film studio are unfounded. These assertions have been debunked by multiple fact-checking organizations.
The origin of this misinformation traces back to a satirical article published on March 31, 2024, by Esspots, a website known for its satirical content. The article, titled “Breaking: Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg Join Hands to Create a Non-Woke Film Production Studio, ‘Hollywood Is Saved’,” was not based on factual information. Mel Gibson’s publicist confirmed that the actor did not start a “non-woke” production studio with Mark Wahlberg.
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Further debunking these claims, PolitiFact reported that the satirical article was shared on social media platforms, leading to widespread misinformation. The article’s page was labeled “satire,” a detail often overlooked by readers. PolitiFact emphasized that the supposed “non-woke” studio does not exist, and Elon Musk did not invest $1 billion in it.
Additionally, Snopes addressed similar claims, stating that Elon Musk has not invested $1 billion into Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg’s “un-woke” production company. The claim originated from a satirical article, and no such production studio exists.
In summary, the assertions regarding a “non-woke” film studio involving Mel Gibson, Mark Wahlberg, and Elon Musk are false and stem from satirical content. No credible evidence supports the existence of such a studio or the claimed investments.
