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'It's an entire continent with a drinking problem': Shameless star William H. Macy says Australia is a nation of alcoholics... and reveals he has 'great affection' for Mel Gibson

By Jenny Awford For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 19:40 EST, 27 August 2016 | Updated: 20:48 EST, 27 August 2016

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Shameless star William H. Macy has taken a swipe at Australia, describing the country as an 'entire continent with a drinking problem'.

The American actor, who plays drug-addled Frank Gallagher in the U.S. TV series, said he struggled to keep up on nights out when he visited Melbourne 10 years ago.

'I can drink but everyone I met in Australia drank me under the table a couple of times over. And they would get up at 6.30am to go to work.

Damning: Shameless star William H. Macy has taken a swipe at Australia, describing the country as an 'entire continent with a drinking problem'

'No offence, but that's an entire continent with a drinking problem,' he told The Sunday Telegraph.

William, whose mother had a problem with alcohol, said he did not discuss the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step program with Mel Gibson while preparing for their new film, Blood Father.

He plays the sponsor to Mel's rugged ex-convict character - a recovering alcoholic trying to save his wayward daughter from a drug cartel.

Action flick: William said he did not discuss the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step program with Mel Gibson while preparing for their new film, Blood Father

The Hollywood star no doubt wrestled some of his own demons in this film as he has been open about his own battle with alcohol addiction.

In 2006, Mel issued a lengthy apology after he was arrested for drink driving.

'I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse,' he said.

Cute couple: William has two daughters with his wife Felicity Huffman (pictured together)

William said he has 'great affection' and admiration for the Oscar-winning actor.

But he revealed that he enjoyed teasing Mel while they were on set.

'I gave him shit on set and on camera,' he told the publication.

'And it worked out. I have great affection for him.'

William, who has two teenage daughters with his wife Felicity Huffman, described the Desperate Housewives star as the 'best mother in the history of mothers'.