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The Resurrection Of The Christ looks to finally start filming this summer, as Mel Gibson plots his Flight Risk follow-up.

It looks like being a special envoy to Hollywood has some perks after all. After being newly-minted as some sort of intermediary between Donald Trump and Tinseltown, it looks like Mel Gibson has finally got a shoot date locked for The Resurrection Of The Christ.

Given that the first film, 2004’s The Passion Of The Christ, is often touted as the most successful independent film of all time (having grossed over $600m at the box office alone), you’d have thought getting a sequel up and running would be a piece of cake. Not so, with The Resurrection Of The Christ suffering no shortage of false dawns over years.

Just last month we covered yet another story that claimed that The Resurrection Of The Christ was all ready to go,...

Mel Gibson will start work on 'The Resurrection Of The Christ' in August.The 68-year-old actor-and-director will be heading over to Italy in the summer to begin production on his long-awaited sequel to 2004's Biblical epic 'The Passion of The Christ', Rome’s Cinecittà Studios CEO Manuela Cacciamani had let slip.Speaking to Italian newspaper, Il Sole 24 Ore, she said: “I can confirm that the next film directed by Mel Gibson, produced by Icon Productions, 'The Resurrection of Christ', will be shot entirely in Cinecittà starting in August and requires many theaters and stage construction."Earlier this year, the 'Braveheart' actor described 'The Resurrection Of The Christ' as an "acid trip" and admitted he had "never read anything like" the script he had been working on with Randall Wallace.He told podcaster Joe Rogan: “My brother and I and Randall all sort of congregated on this.

It was just this past January that Lethal Weapon star and Braveheart director Mel Gibson was saying he hoped to start filming the sequel to his smash hit The Passion of the Christ sometime next year. In a surprising status update, it looks as if the new film, The Resurrection of the Christ, will actually start much sooner than previously thought. Deadline is reporting that the CEO of Rome’s historic Cinecittà Studios, Manuela Cacciamani, has confirmed that Gibson’s biblical epic starts shooting at the lot this summer.

Cacciamani had revealed the bit of information in an interview with Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore. She let it slip that the film is due to start filming this August. Cacciamani stated, “I can confirm that the next film directed by Mel Gibson, produced by Icon Productions, The Resurrection of Christ, will be shot entirely in Cinecittà starting in August and...

Big news has been revealed for the upcoming sequel to The Passion of the Christ. After several years of slow development, the sequel has been confirmed to start shooting this summer.

Per Deadline, the update on the sequel, called The Resurrection of the Christ, is slated to start filming in August. The update was revealed by Cinecittà Studios CEO Manuela Cacciamani, who's working with director Mel Gibson on the project. Cacciamani shared the news with the Italian outlet Il Sole 24 Ore.

“I can confirm that the next film directed by Mel Gibson, produced by Icon Productions, The Resurrection of Christ, will be shot entirely in Cinecittà starting in August and requires many theaters and stage constructions,” she is quoted as saying.

Mel Gibson Had Hinted at a Later Filming Start for The Resurrection of the Christ

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Oscar-winning filmmaker and Lethal Weapon star Mel Gibson will resurrect Christ this summer. The controversial actor and director, who has slowly wormed his way back into the upper echelons of Hollywood over the last few years, will reportedly make his long-gestating The Passion of the Christ sequel, The Resurrection of the Christ, later this year, with the biblical epic follow-up to “start shooting in August at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios,” CEO Manuela Cacciamani has revealed.

As per a report by Variety, producer and CEO of Cinecittà Studios Manuela Cacciamani revealed that The Resurrection of the Christ has now “set an August start-of-shoot date” for the sequel, which will be helmed by Mel Gibson under Icon Productions.

The outlet also cites several sources of their own, who have revealed that The Passion of the Christ 2 “will have a summer 2025 production start,” with “Cinecittà’s sprawling new Studio 22 facility will serve...

Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Rome’s historic Cinecittà Studios, has said Mel Gibson plans to begin production on The Resurrection Of The Christ at the studio in August.

Cacciamani let news of the production start date slip during an interview with Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore.

“I can confirm that the next film directed by Mel Gibson, produced by Icon Productions, The Resurrection of Christ, will be shot entirely in Cinecittà starting in August and requires many theaters and stage constructions,” she said.

Earlier this year, Gibson told Joe Rogan on his popular podcast that he aimed to start production on the sequel sometime in the next year. We’ve reached out to Gibson’s reps for comment.

“There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it,” Gibson said of the film’s script, which he later added was penned by...

“The Passion of the Christ” will resurrect this summer.

Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel, titled “The Resurrection of the Christ,” will start shooting in August at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, CEO Manuela Cacciamani has announced.

Cacciamani, in an interview with Italian financial daily Il Sole 24 Ore, said Gibson and Icon Productions have set an August start-of-shoot date for the follow-up to his 2004 biblical blockbuster “The Passion of the Christ,” which became the largest-grossing independent film of all time.

Several sources have confirmed to Variety that “The Resurrection” will have a summer 2025 production start. Cinecittà’s sprawling new Studio 22 facility will serve as the film’s main hub. Similarly to “The Passion,” that was also based at Cinecittà, “Resurrection” will shoot in the ancient southern Italian town of Matera. Gibson is also expected to shoot the sequel in other ancient Southern Italian rural locations, including Ginosa, Gravina Laterza and Altamura.

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Even after nearly five decades in the entertainment industry, Mel Gibson still dreams of working with new talent.

At 69, the actor and director of Flight Risk recently discussed his career and personal experiences during a panel at MegaCon, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on February 7.

Gibson Discusses The Talent He Would Love To Work With

During the panel, moderator Victor Dandridge asked Gibson if there was an emerging actor he hadn’t collaborated with but would like to. Gibson responded with enthusiasm, highlighting the abundance of gifted young performers today.

He remarked, “There’s so many young, talented people now. Some of these guys are really good, too. So gifted — it’s another level. … They took it a step further.”

Gibson specifically praised Shia Labeouf, saying, “He can be kind of a tricky customer, but I love this kid Shia Labeouf. There’s something so truthful about what he does,...

Passion Of The Christ 2 is set to start filming shortly, with Jim Caviezel set to reprise the role of Jesus Christ.

US special envoy to Hollywood and Bird On A Wire star Mel Gibson has talked for a long, long time about making a sequel to 2004’s The Passion Of The Christ, a film that cost around $30m to make and which took around $612m at the box office alone. Gibson has been working on the screenplay for around a decade, along with Braveheart scribe Randall Wallace, and reports of the film going before cameras go back to biblical times. Or thereabouts.

Jim Caviezel, the film’s star confirmed back in 2020 that the film was still in active development and there’s been plenty of times since that we’ve heard reports which suggested that the project was on the (Christmas?) eve of production. However, cameras still haven’t captured...

The most pressing issue in the disappointingly tame thriller Flight Risk is not whether a troubled U.S. Deputy Marshal will successfully deliver her fugitive charge into the hands of authorities or whether the hit man hired to stop them will get his just desserts. The real issue is why Mel Gibson, who earned a Best Director Oscar for Braveheart and has emotionally devastated audiences with worldwide hits like The Passion of the Christ, would want his first directing effort since 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge to be a thriller with such low levels of urgency and suspense.

One can only assume that Gibson is using Flight Risk, shot almost entirely within the confines of a tiny Cessna Grand Caravan airplane, to shake the rust off before tackling The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection. Or perhaps this controversy magnet is gauging our desire to ignore his recent string of forgettable (if you...

Mel Gibson is not the only one who is interested in bringing Jesus Christ's story back to theaters. VFX expert Seong-ho Jang has gathered a star-studded cast for his directorial debut, The King of Kings, which follows Jesus' story in an animated film.

A new teaser for the upcoming film, shared by Discussing Film, which is set for release ahead of Easter this year, has just debuted Oscar Isaac's voice for Jesus Christ. The Primetime Emmy-nominated actor will play the main character in Seong-ho Jang's animation which is loosely inspired by Charles Dickens' short story The Life of Our Lord. The animated family film comes from the South Korean animation house Mofac Animation.

Oscar Isaac’s voice for Jesus Christ in ‘King Of KINGS’ has been revealed.Also starring Mark Hamill, Uma Thurman, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan and Kenneth BranaghIn theaters on April 11. pic.twitter.com...

Mel Gibson is finally making a sequel to The Passion of the Christ, and just trust us, it’s going to be anything but dull. The follow-up to the 2004 blockbuster, officially titled The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, isn’t just about Jesus’ return.

A scene from The Passion of the Christ (Credits: 20th Century Studios)

It’s taking a plunge into hell, fallen angels, and some seriously ambitious storytelling. Oh, and Gibson himself called it an “acid trip.” The first movie was a cultural phenomenon, especially in the U.S., where it became a hit with evangelical audiences.

It also raked in over $600 million globally, making it one of the most successful religious films ever. But it didn’t come without controversy—accusations of antisemitism and criticism of its violent depiction of Jesus’ final hours stirred a lot of debate.

Now, nearly 20 years later, Gibson is back to continue the story.

Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ 2 is confirmed, but the sequel looks to be a lot more controversial. In 2004, The Passion of the Christ took the world by storm with particular appeal to American evangelicals, and it was successful in many international markets as well. Principally inspired by the Gospel of John, The Passion of the Christ also incorporated a number of Catholic traditions and even the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824). Its release became particularly controversial due to charges of antisemitism — not helped by Gibson's own personal controversies.

Since 2004, Gibson has openly talked about the possibility of making a sequel that continues the narrative. The Passion of the Christ was undeniably one of the most important Biblical epics ever made by Hollywood, so it's not really a surprise to see Gibson finally attempt to turn this into something of a loose franchise — especially at...

Mel Gibson was in no way tempted to star as Jesus in Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ,” despite the auteur wanting to cast him.

Gibson said during the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast that Scorsese approached him while they were staying at the same hotel in London to lead “The Last Temptation of Christ.” The 1988 film eventually was made starring Willem Dafoe instead.

“Interestingly enough, I was in a hotel room in the Savoy and I had food poisoning. I was near dead from it. I ate a bad oyster in London and I was dying in a hotel room and I couldn’t even leave. It was the worst,” Gibson recalled. “While I was there, Scorsese calls the room and says, ‘Come here, I want to talk to you.’ I go and I talk to Martin and he’s in his room and all the windows, the screens,...

The past few days have been plagued with bad news for people living in Los Angeles, as thousands of residents have been evacuated, many losing their homes due to the ongoing wildfire, which led to over $50 billion in damage. Ten people have also lost their lives at the time of publishing.

The wildfires that spread in Los Angeles have also engulfed the homes of many celebrities in flames. One of the celebrities who have lost their homes is actor and director Mel Gibson, who told NewsNation his Malibu home was eaten by flames. However, his story has a silver lining as, although he wasn't at home, his chickens miraculously survived.

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Mel Gibson just gave a major update to his long-awaited sequel to his 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ.

Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast Thursday, the actor-director says he plans to begin filming the sequel in 2026. The title: The Resurrection of the Christ.

“I’m hoping [to start filming] next year sometime,” Gibson said. “There’s a lot required because [the script is] an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it. There’s some crazy stuff. In order to tell the story properly you have to start with the fall of the angels. You’re in another realm. You need to go Hell. You need to go to Sheol.”

Asked Rogan: “So you’re going to have Hell? You’re going to have Satan?”

Gibson nodded. “You got to have his origin. I have ideas about how to do that and how to evoke things about to depict that. I’ve been...

The Passion of the Christ was a major success at the box office in 2004. For years, Mel Gibson, who produced and directed the film, has been teasing a sequel, and now it has received an exciting update.

The project has been in development for years and, during an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, Gibson revealed a tentative production start for the film (via Variety). Discussions about a sequel started in 2016 when he and writer Randall Wallace revealed they were working on a script following the resurrection of Jesus. Gibson has also described it again as an "acid trip," a term he has previously used to describe the sequel in 2023.

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Speaking about the production start for The Passions of the Christ sequel,...

Mel Gibson, the Hollywood legend behind films like Braveheart, Apocalypto, and Hacksaw Ridge, is still on board to bring a very controversial project to life. Thankfully, it is not an epic about his views on abortion and questionable medicine, but the sequel to his 2004 biblical drama The Passion of the Christ, which has a new title: The Resurrection of the Christ.

Per Variety, Gibson appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, where the actor-turned-director revealed he still has plans to make a sequel to the film that depicts Jesus' last hours before being crucified. According to Gibson, the project may be closer to fruition than ever, as he intends to start production in 2026 from a script written by his brother, Academy Award-nominee Randall Wallace.

I'm hoping next year sometime. There's a lot required because it's an acid trip. I've never read anything like it.

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Mel Gibson has confirmed that a script for the sequel to The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, has been completed. He also corroborated reports of Jim Caviezel returning to play Jesus and revealed he would use de-aging techniques to make up for the two decades since the original.

While appearing on the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson said he was hoping to begin shooting the film next year, explaining they would need preparation time to pull off the “acid trip” of a script, which he wrote with his brother and screenwriter Randall Wallace over seven years.

“I think in order to really tell the story properly you have to start with the fall of the angels, which [means] you’re in another place, you’re in another realm,” Gibson said. “You need to go to Hell. You need to go to Sheol.”

After...

If Mel Gibson gets his way, he’ll shoot his long-gestating “Passion Of The Christ” sequel next year.

Deadline reports that the actor noted his preferred timeline for the movie during an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. “I’m hoping next year sometime,” said Gibson. “There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it.” Gibson co-writes the script for the film with brother Donal and “Braveheart” scribe Randall Wallace, a project they developed together over seven years.

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Jim Caviezel’s career is one of Hollywood’s most interesting stories. Once a rising star with great performances, Caviezel’s life took a dramatic turn after playing the role of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson’s controversial 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ.

Jim Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ | Credits: 20th Century Studios

Now, nearly two decades later, Gibson is preparing a sequel. This offers Caviezel a chance to revive a career that has been halted by setbacks and controversy. Will the sequel be able to redeem Caviezel and bring him back into the spotlight? Only time will tell.

What happened to Jim Caviezel? Jim Caviezel in a still from The Prisoner | Credits: ITV

Before The Passion of the Christ, Jim Caviezel had carved out a solid career in Hollywood. His performances in The Thin Red Line, Frequency, and The Count of Monte Cristo earned...

Mel Gibson finally gave fans a massive update on the long rumoured sequel to his 2004 mega-hit The Passion of the Christ, and honestly, it sounds like he’s aiming to take things to a whole other level. While chatting with Joe Rogan on his podcast, Gibson dropped that he’s hoping to start filming The Resurrection of the Christ next year. It's a solid title, but we were hoping for 2 Passion 2 Christ, alas. And, of course, he shared some juicy details about what we can expect—including who’s coming back to play Jesus.

Mel Gibson is back in the director’s chair for the upcoming Mark Wahlberg thriller Flight Risk. While it’s a different kind of film than the Mad Max star has helmed (his directing resume is dominated by historical epics), Gibson seems to be having a ball promoting the movie after a new featurette was released by Lionsgate. Additionally, he has recently showed up on the popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. While on the show, he talks about a long-talked-about sequel to one of his biggest movies, The Passion of the Christ.

According to Deadline, Gibson says on the podcast that he is hoping to shoot the sequel, to be titled The Resurrection of the Christ, sometime next year. The Lethal Weapon star talked about the script he co-wrote with his brother and Braveheart scribe, Randall Wallace, that took seven years to write. He explained,

I’m hoping next year sometime.

Mel Gibson has given an update on his much-delayed sequel to 2004’s Biblical blockbuster “The Passion of the Christ.”

Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, he said production on the film — which has been in development since at least 2016 — could begin in 2026.

“I’m hoping next year sometime. There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip,” he said, adding that he’d “never read anything like” the script, which Gibson’s been writing alongside Randall Wallace.

“My brother and I and Randall all sort of congregated on this. So there’s some good heads put together, but there’s some crazy stuff,” he said. “And I think in order to really tell the story properly you have to really start with the fall of the angels, which means you’re in another place, you’re in another realm. You need to go to hell.”

Gibson also unveiled...

Mel Gibson reveals The Passion of the Christ 2 will depict hell and fallen angels, revealing his filming plan and thoughts on his ideal Jesus actor. The upcoming Passion of the Christ 2 has had many details kept under wraps since it was first announced, however the aftermath of Jesus' death was guaranteed. This included the reaction of his followers in the three days before his resurrection, alongside his resurrection in general likely being explored. However, concrete details were not made available, with the movie having been in development since June 2016, according to Gibson's co-writer, Randall Wallace.

Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience (via Deadline), however, Gibson offered details about The Passion of the Christ 2, revealing the "very ambitious" narrative he's crafted alongside his brother, Donal Gibson, and Wallace. The filmmaker explained how the movie follows "the fall of the angels to the death of the last apostle," depicting events that happen in Sheol.

Mel Gibson hopes to start production on a sequel to his 2004 film The Passion Of The Christ next year. The actor and director appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast The Joe Rogan Experience and confirmed that a script for the movie, titled The Resurrection Of The Christ, has been written.

“I’m hoping next year sometime,” Gibson told Rogan of his plans. “There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it.” He added that he wrote it alongside his brother and...

In the year of his Lord 2025, where else would Mel Gibson unveil the title of his Passion Of The Christ sequel but The Joe Rogan Experience? While shooting the shit with Rogan on the pod, Gibson shared some details about the upcoming sequel of his R-rated 2004 religious epic about the crucifixion of Jesus.

Mel Gibson was the latest guest on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and during the lengthy interview, the veteran actor said he hopes to begin production on a Passion Of The Christ sequel next year.

“I’m hoping next year sometime. There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it,” Gibson said of the film’s script, which he later added was penned by himself alongside his brother and Randall Wallace (Braveheart) over a seven-year period. Gibson said the film will be titled The Resurrection Of The Christ.

“My brother and I and Randall all sort of congregated on this. So there’s some good heads put together, but there’s some crazy stuff,” Gibson added. “And I think in order to really tell the story properly you have to really start with the fall of the angels, which means you’re in another place,...

There's trouble brewing in the skies in Mel Gibson's upcoming movie, Flight Risk. A new trailer for the action thriller has dropped, teasing a tense and violent aerial ride.

Mark Wahlberg stars — in an undoubtedly un-Whalberg-ian role — as the film's villain, a hitman pretending to be a pilot named Darryl Booth, who is transporting Air Marshal Madelyn Harris (portrayed by Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery) and a man named Winston (That '70s Show's Topher Grace). When Grace's Winston notices that Wahlberg is not exactly who he says he is, all hell breaks loose. The adrenaline-filled trailer, which you can watch below, claims that the film is so intense, that "you don't watch it, you experience it."

We last saw Wahlberg in a villainous role in 1996's Fear, when he played a very jealous teen boyfriend, so seeing him step outside the norm as a determined hitman should be a fun ride.

The end of the holidays ushers in an event that’s arguably even more monumental: the advent of the January movie season. If you’re the kind of cinephile who seeks out unapologetically wild action movies dominated by middle-aged movie stars (see: Gerard Butler’s “Plane” and its upcoming sequel “Ship”), the month often offers plenty of gems to be found in the lull between major studio release seasons.

2025’s most notable January Movie could end up being “Flight Risk,” Mel Gibson’s latest directorial outing that stars Mark Wahlberg as a pilot tasked with transporting a U.S. air marshal (Michelle Dockery) and a dangerous fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. But in a break from the heroic roles he usually plays, Wahlberg’s pilot is actually a hitman with his own ulterior motive. The two passengers soon find themselves trapped in the air with a dangerous pilot, setting up...

2025 is shaping up to movie sequels, as studios continue building on successful franchises. Following an impressive lineup in 2024 with blockbusters like Furiosa, Joker: Folie Deux, and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, 2025 will continue the trend, bringing even more beloved characters back to the big screen.

Among the most highly anticipated releases are Avatar: Fire and Ash, which returns to the immersive world of Pandora, and Captain America: Brave New World, as Anthony Mackies Sam Wilson takes on the mantle of Captain America in one of the McU's upcoming films. Meanwhile, Tron: Ares aims to revive the iconic digital realm, and Zootopia 2 will reunite fans with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. 2025 will also see new installments from family-friendly franchises, including Paddington in Peru, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, and The Bad Guys 2.

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Hacksaw Ridge star Andrew Garfield defends controversial director Mel Gibson after having a positive experience on set. Released in 2016, the World War II movie stars Garfield as pacifist Army medic Desmond T. Doss, who became the first soldier to receive a Medal of Honor despite not firing his rifle. Hacksaw Ridge, which was well-received by critics and audiences, features Gibson in the director's chair, years after the movie star was widely criticized for an anti-Semitic rant that was caught on camera during a 2006 arrest.

During a recent interview with People, Garfield, who is Jewish, reflects on his experience with Gibson filming Hacksaw Ridge, arguing that the figure deserves to continue to make movies. Garfield reveals that, prior to accepting the role, he had "deep, important conversations" with Gibson, before praising the director's personal growth and advocating for people to be given second chances. According to Garfield, the controversial director is a "real empathetic guy.

It is that time of the year when we once again find ourselves on the precipice of another year of new film releases. This is when we look forward eagerly to the films scheduled for release in the coming year. There is probably likely something coming out at some point during the year that should be of interest to everyone (at least that’s what most studios are hoping). As always, there will be the usual sequels and big blockbusters set as tent-pole releases, as well as a plethora of additional titles in multiple genres to choose from. We hope you find this list of the upcoming films of 2025 and their release dates useful and that it helps you plan what you’re going to look forward to throughout the years.

The list below gathers all of the titles we know that are coming in 2025 by their current release date.

Mel Gibson still plans to direct Lethal Weapon 5. It’s written, but Gibson admits the film is being held up, and he doesn’t know why.

Mel Gibson has been primarily staying behind the camera of late for his filmmaking, his assorted controversies leaving his leading man status pretty much irreparably damaged. As a director, he’s completed his latest movie – Flight Risk, which is due early next year – and he’s been juggling The Passion Of The Christ 2 as well.

But also, following the passing on director Richard Donner, he’s also announced his intention to direct Lethal Weapon 5, offering another swansong for the characters of Riggs and Murtaugh, as played by Gibson and Danny Glover.

It comes over 25 years after the rushed Lethal Weapon 4, and before he died, Richard Donner had been working on the film. Reportedly, before he passed, he asked Gibson to direct Lethal Weapon 5 instead.

Actor Jim Caviezel has been in the business since the early ‘90s. While he gained notoriety as an able supporting actor, he hit it big with The Thin Red Line and went on to perform in his most famous role to date The Passion of the Christ. The actor’s struggles while filming Mel Gibson’s Biblical epic is nothing short of a pop culture legend.

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Mel Gibson, the actor-turned-director behind the controversial biblical film The Passion of the Christ, is still working on a sequel to the film that depicts Jesus' last moments. And while many would question the necessity of making a continuation, Gibson is sure about it, and his most recent comments are proof that he has a plan for addressing a major issue with the film: the fact that more than 20 years have passed since he made the first one.

On other occasions, that wouldn't be an issue. The problem is that The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection (the sequel's unofficial title) will portray the events that take place a few days after Jesus perished by crucifixion. So, how will Gibson deal with the fact that actors physically changed, some have died, and some aren't even confirmed to participate in the project? As reported by ComicBook, he has "found ways to deal with that.

Mel Gibson, 68, is determined to prove that he is not too old for this...stuff as the actor offers an update on the development of the long-awaited action movie sequel, Lethal Weapon 5. Speaking with Comicbook.com, Gibson revealed that, not only does he plan to both direct and star in the Lethal Weapon sequel, he plans to do it at the same as developing and bringing to screens his biblical follow-up The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection. However, both projects present their own set of unique problems, with Passion of the Christ having to somehow tackle the age of its leading man, Jim Caviezel, while Lethal Weapon could struggle to get the greenlight as Gibson does not own the rights.

So, how does Gibson plan to tackle these issues? And which movie will happen first? Well, at the moment, hes not sure. But it certainly sounds like hes set on getting both movies made.

Mel Gibson isn't sure whether he will direct 'The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection' before 'Lethal Weapon 5'.The 68-year-old star is due to helm the follow-up to the 2004 historical drama as well as the next instalment into the action franchise but has now admitted the production schedules for both movies are up in the air. When ComicBook.com asked the 'Braveheart' actor which film he'd tackle first, he said: "I don't know, and that's the funny thing."I mean, there's various obstacles to getting any film up on its feet, and not just budgetary, but there's like, there's 1,000,001 reasons why something goes and why it doesn't. "So it's really kind of a c***shoot at this point what goes first and which came first, whether it's the chicken or the egg."In 2021, Gibson revealed he would be directing a sequel to 1998's 'Lethal Weapon 4...

Mel Gibson has been developing two high-profile sequels — Lethal Weapon 5 and The Passion of the Christ 2 — but he isn’t sure which project he’ll direct first.

“I don’t know, and that’s the funny thing,” Gibson told ComicBook.com. “I mean, there’s various obstacles to getting any film up on its feet, and not just budgetary, but there’s like, there’s 1,000,001 reason why something goes and why it doesn’t. So it’s really kind of a crapshoot at this point what goes first and which came first, whether it’s the chicken or the egg.“

Richard Donner directed the first four movies in the Lethal Weapon franchise, but after he passed away, the responsibility for the fifth installment fell to Gibson. “I’m going to direct the fifth film in the Lethal Weapon series. You know, Richard Donner, who did the other four, sadly passed away.

“Every man dies, not every man truly lives”, declared Braveheart’s William Wallace. But let’s be honest—how many of us can say we’ve truly lived unless we’ve had Mel Gibson by our side, lending a hand in the dead of night?

Gibson, a name that sends a tingle down the spine of movie buffs and historians of 80s and 90s cinema alike, isn’t just known for his legendary roles on-screen. He started with humble beginnings on the stage before gracing our TV screens in The Sullivans and Cop Shop.

Mel Gibson in The Continental (2023) | Credit: Peacock

And as luck would have it, even when he’s not wielding a sword or tearing through a post-apocalyptic landscape, he’s a road warrior in real life. In an old viral video, Gibson is seen lending a helping hand to a stranded citizen, showing that his off-screen heroism is just as compelling.

The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection looks to be finally moving forward. After years of development, Mel Gibson was spotted location scouting in Europe earlier this week for the hotly-anticipated sequel to his 2004 biblical blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, suggesting that the project may be close to entering production.

Puglia Film Commission director Antonio Parente shared that Mel Gibson toured Malta with a production team and subsequently arrived in the Southern Italian region of Puglia where he visited various rural locations, including the ancient towns of Ginosa, Gravina Laterza, and Altamura. However, Gibson's publicist, Alan Nierob, was quick to fan the flames regarding a filming start date for Resurrection, telling Variety, "All we can confirm is they were scouting locations recently ... not a lot to discuss at this early stage."

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Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ 2 has received a major update. The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 epic period drama directed by Mel Gibson, following the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ, prior to his crucifixion. The film starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus, with a supporting cast thta included Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito, Mattia Sbragia, Luca Lionello, and Hristo Shopov. The film was nominated for three Oscars, for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Makeup.

As per Variety, an update is provided about The Passion of the Christ 2. Check out the full quote below:

All we can confirm is they were scouting locations recently. Not a lot to discuss at this early stage.

More to come...

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If there is one thing that we know about Hollywood it is that they love their sequels and prequels. While there is nothing wrong with it, fans of cinema would really like the studios to focus on new and original stories instead of making cash grabs that use nostalgia to bring in the audience. Now, Jim Caviezel’s The Passion of the Christ has become the latest victim to it all.

Jim Caviezel in The Passion of the Christ (2004) | Credits: Icon Productions

It has recently been announced that Mel Gibson’s biblical drama will soon be getting a sequel for itself, something which has been in development for years. The O4G was released 20 years ago and was the last film people would have expected to get a sequel of. Well, it looks like Hollywood really needs to rethink its approach.

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After years of discussion and development, the sequel to The Passion of the Christ is reportedly slated to begin filming in 2025. According to Italian news agency Italpress, director Mel Gibson is currently in Malta with a production team to scout potential filming locations for The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, which will feature Jim Caviezel returning to play Jesus.

Other reported shooting locations include Israel and Morocco. Francesco De Vito, who played Peter in the original, is also expected to return alongside Caviezel.

The Passion of the Christ, which premiered in 2004, earned over $600 million at the box office and received three Oscar nominations. Since then, Gibson has expressed interest in continuing the story. The script has reportedly undergone multiple drafts and revisions by Randall Wallace, a writer who worked with Gibson on the original film and earned an Oscar nomination for Braveheart. In April, Wallace confirmed that the screenplay had finally been completed.

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After years of development, it appears Oscar-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson is gearing up for the production of The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, the highly anticipated sequel to his groundbreaking 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jim Caviezel (Person of Interest) has confirmed his return as Jesus in the sequel, with filming expected to begin as early as next year.

After years of development, it appears Oscar-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson is nearing the start of production for The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, the sequel to his record-breaking 2004 film about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jim Caviezel (Person of Interest), has confirmed he is reprising his role as Jesus in the film, which may begin filming as early as next year.

Italian news agency Italpress reported that Gibson is in Malta with a production team, scouting locations for the sequel. It's part of a five-day trip that will see the Lethal Weapon star meeting with government authorities about filming in the Mediterranean island country. Filming is likely to begin in early 2025, right after Gibson finishes his press tour for his action thriller Flight Risk, which opens in January.

The film has been undergoing script revisions for years, as Gibson and co-writer Randall Wallace have reportedly written at least six drafts.

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Per the New York Post, Deadpool & Wolverine has now already officially surpassed The Passion of the Christ to set the new record. Directed by Mel Gibson and released in 2004, The Passion of the Christ had held onto the record for two decades with a domestic haul of $370 million. Worldwide, Deadpool & Wolverine has earned over $824 million, already putting it past each of the first two Deadpool films. The numbers will only grow as the movie continues its theatrical run.

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Mel Gibson has 6 upcoming movies, ranging in story and genre. Gibson is returning to previous projects such as The Passion of the Christ and Lethal Weapon. The actor and director will also be taking part in completely new projects like Boys of Summer and Flight Risk.

Iconic actor and director Mel Gibson is certainly not slowing down when it comes to new projects. As of now, the 68-year-old actor has six movies on the docket for the coming years, and each one is sure to be a delight. Among these projects, Gibson is working as both a director and an actor. Furthermore, some of these upcoming Mel Gibson movies hark back to projects done earlier in Gibson's career. In this way, Mel Gibson fans can expect both nostalgic favorites and fresh and exciting releases.

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