Actor Charlie Sheen has reportedly received death threats from a Mexican drug cartel over his role in the upcoming film 'Machete Kills'. The threats were allegedly made due to the film's portrayal of cartel violence.
Sheen, who plays the President of the United States in the Robert Rodriguez film, was warned by the cartel to step down from the role or face consequences. The actor has not publicly commented on the threats.
'Machete Kills' is a sequel to the 2010 film 'Machete', starring Danny Trejo as a former Mexican federale who dispenses vigilante justice. The film features a star-studded cast including Mel Gibson, Jessica Alba, and Sofia Vergara.
The threats highlight the real-world tensions surrounding depictions of drug cartels in popular media. Rodriguez has not responded to the reports.
