Trailer for new film, 'Fatman', starring Mel Gibson leaves fans "speechless"

In 'Fatman', Mel Gibson plays a gritty and tired Santa Claus who is being hunted by a hitman hired by a disgruntled child.

This comes after the child receives a lump of coal in his Christmas stocking.

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The film was directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms and also stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste. It is slated for release in cinemas in November, followed by digital release.

The premise of the film is so absurd that many people on social media were left questioning if it’s actually a real film or just a spoof trailer...