Mel Gibson's 'John Wick' TV series casting defended by director after backlash: 'Not my business'

Mel Gibson's casting in the upcoming "John Wick" TV series was defended by the show's director, Albert Hughes. The TV series is a prequel to the movie franchise.

"I cast [Mel Gibson] based on his past work that I grew up on," Hughes told the New York Post. "And I think he fit the role perfectly. I think once fans see it, they’ll understand why. The personal stuff is not my business to talk about."

He chose Gibson to play the role of Cormac, who manages the New York Continental in the show, which will premiere Sept. 22.