Yep. He's sort of running interference for Mel, if you think about it. Any other Hollywood type who subsequently denounces Gibson (particularly other Jews) will be seen as standing alongside Schneider. Did Rob Reiner and Babs have chance to weigh in on this yet, or did Schneider catch 'em napping?
Good observation. And the ad itself in Variety is humorous! I mean, c'mon! The lead role in Passion of the Christ 2? LOL!
Maybe Schneider realizes that this will eventually blow over and is hoping Mel will reward his "friends."
You are right. When the big Hollywood luminaries like Spielberg, Howard, Hanks, etc. "Join Rob Schneider in their boycott of Mel Gibson" it is going to look like a joke!