Mel gibsons passion of christ sequel to be biggest. Mel gibsons passion of the christ sequel titled resurrection. Film blogs and forecasters are speculating the release of the film will be around easter 2020, to coincide with christs resurrection. Resurrection after enduring hypothermia, pneumonia, a separated shoulder and being struck by lightning during his first go.
Mar 23, 2020 actor jim caviezel recently provided an update on mel gibsons sequel for the passion of the christ. Jan 29, 2018 jim caviezel is very much on board with director mel gibson s plan to shoot a sequel to the passion of the christ. The passion of the christ followup the resurrection. Mel gibson has said that the sequel will likely delve into the spiritual realm. Jan 28, 2019 mel gibson has said that the sequel will likely delve into the spiritual realm. Gibsonwallace planned film on jesus resurrection kermit. From a plot perspective, it seems pretty straightforward. Mel gibson is making a sequel to his 2004 megablockbuster the passion of the christ, and jim caviezel, who played jesus in that film, will reprise his role. The films director mel gibson last directed hacksaw ridge and apocalypto. A sequel to mel gibsons 2004 film the passion of the christ about the crucifixion of jesus is reportedly in the works and will be the biggest movie ever created, an actor told usa today. Will 2020 finally bring us the passion of the christ 2.
Jim caviezel is very much on board with director mel gibsons plan to shoot a sequel to the passion of the christ. Sep 02, 2016 mel gibson confirms new film project on jesus resurrection australianamerican actor and filmmaker, whose career tanked after antisemitic rant and other scandals, confirms that hes making a. Heres some interesting facts courtesy of imdb regarding the story. You have the visits of the women to the tomb, then the 2 disciples, the appearance to mary magdalen, the realization of the disciples that jesus has risen. Mel gibson shares plans for passion of the christ 2. Jan 31, 2018 a sequel to mel gibsons 2004 film the passion of the christ about the crucifixion of jesus is reportedly in the works and will be the biggest movie ever created, an actor told usa today.
Mel gibson confirms new project on resurrection of jesus its not the passion 2, actor tells evangelical festival, referring to film criticized for using antisemitic tropes. Mel gibson confirms new film on jesus resurrection. Mel gibson confirms new project on resurrection of jesus. Mel gibson to focus on resurrection for passion of the christ 2. Jim caviezel provides update on mel gibsons sequel to the. Mel gibsons sequel to the passion of the christ will face. The actor first played thirtysomethingyearold jesus 14 years ago. The most recent resurrection film was risen, which told the story through the eyes of a roman soldier, played by joseph fiennes. When it was released in 2004, the retelling of jesuss death was. Mel gibson is bringing his controversial hollywood comeback full circle by returning to one of his. Mel gibsons retelling of the passion of jesus christ was a huge success. The film, the gospels and the claims of history webb, robert l.
Mel gibson confirms that hes mulling the prospect of directing a passion of the christ sequel called the resurrection, with braveheart writer randall wallace scripting. Dec 08, 2006 a hollywood resurrection the world saw an ugly side to mel gibson this summer. It depicts the passion of jesus largely according to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john. Graydanus thinks mel gibson would basically have to reinvent himself to film the resurrection. During the interview with fox news contributor and fox nation host raymond arroyo, caviezel disclosed that gibson is currently on his fifth draft of the script making sure its perfect. Culture film features the blood, the outrage and the passion of the christ. The passion of the christ or simply the passion is a 2004 american biblical drama film produced, cowritten and directed by mel gibson and starring jim caviezel as jesus of nazareth, maia morgenstern as the virgin mary, and monica bellucci as mary magdalene. After the wonderful film the passion of the christ, mel gibsons new film is about the event that changed history and is the foundation of our faith. So, you might assume the film would be less violent than its predecessor, except, were still dealing with mel gibson. Watch this video where pastor and evangelist greg laurie. Sequel to the passion of the christ will be biggest film. A film that meticulously describes the anguish felt by the disciples of christ during the three days from the crucifixion to the resurrection. Recently jim caviezel did an interview with fox news where he gave an update about the progress regarding the sequel to mel gibsons the passion of christ in which caviezel played jesus christ.
The most recent resurrection film was risen, which told the story through the eyes of a. Apr 03, 2020 according to gibson, the sequel will eventually be called the passion of the christ. When is mel gibsons jesus christ resurrection sequel released. Resurrection behindthescenes crew and production team. Actor jim caviezel recently provided an update on mel gibsons sequel for the passion of the christ. Passion of the christ 2 star claims it will be the biggest. A sequel to mel gibsons passion of the christ in the works.
The film caused people all over the world to connect with jesus, and to become interested in his death. Mel gibson told raymond arroyo that the movie includes the fall of the angels. A sequel to mel gibson s 2004 film the passion of the christ is reportedly in the works and according to star jim caviezel, will be the biggest movie ever created. It seems real that mel gibson, actor and director, is working on the second part of the passion of the christ where he will approach the resurrection of jesus.
Caviezel sat down with fox news to talk about the original film. In 2016, fresh off his return to directing with the faithinfused hacksaw ridge, gibson announced that he was teaming with braveheart screenwriter randall wallace secretariat, heaven is for real for a sequel to his 2004 hit, currently called the passion of the christ. The hacksaw ridge filmmaker made the reveal to stephen colbert on tuesdays late show. Feb 07, 2019 mel gibson and randall wallace are working on a film script about jesus resurrection that will be a sequel to gibson s blockbuster film, the passion of the christ.
Jan 31, 2018 mel gibson s sequel to the passion of the christ will shock the audience, its leading actor jim caviezel has claimed caviezel, who played jesus christ in the 2004 film, confirmed in an. Mel gibson told raymond arroyo that the movie includes the fall of the. Apr 14, 2020 mel gibson s retelling of the passion of jesus christ was a huge success. The films writer randall wallace last wrote hacksaw ridge and killing rommel. Mel gibsons passion of the christ sequel will be the. Mel gibson making sequel to the passion of the christ. Caviezel also revealed that he is once again set to play jesus in mel gibsons highly anticipated the resurrection of the christ, a movie that gibson has repeatedly teased.
But he says he has learned from his mistakes, and his new movie is helping him deal with his inner demons. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as max rockatansky in the first three films of the postapocalyptic action series mad max and as martin riggs in the buddy cop film series lethal weapon. Nov 02, 2016 mel gibson has revealed the title of his sequel to the passion of the christ. Edge of darkness and the resurrection of mel gibson. A hollywood resurrection the world saw an ugly side to mel gibson this summer. Mel gibson to focus on resurrection for passion of the. Mel gibson has plans for a passion of the christ sequel detailing jesus resurrection a passion of the christ sequel is reportedly in the works. Via cp entertainment, gibson recently spoke with evangelist greg laurie about the 2004 film and its possible the sequel, which would depict jesus christs resurrection. Its gonna be the biggest film in world history, i believe it will be based on what i feel in my heart. Mel gibson and randall wallace are working on a film script about jesus resurrection that will be a sequel to gibsons blockbuster film, the passion of the christ. Jan 31, 2018 mel gibson is making a sequel to his 2004 megablockbuster the passion of the christ, and jim caviezel, who played jesus in that film, will reprise his role.
Its in preproduction and going to be directed by mel gibson. The passion of the christ will indeed have a followup, though the actor and filmmaker hesitates to call the resurrection a. Passion of the christ 2, which will focus on the resurrection of jesus christ, is in the works from mel. In a 2016 interview with stephen colbert, gibson hinted that he might show jesus descent into hell between the crucifixion and the resurrection. Jim caviezel in talks to play jesus in mel gibsons. Mel gibson announces passion of the christ sequel title. Sep 02, 2016 mel gibson confirms new project on resurrection of jesus its not the passion 2, actor tells evangelical festival, referring to film criticized for using antisemitic tropes. Aug 25, 2004 jesus and mel gibsons passion of the christ.
Mel gibson rocked movie theaters with his release of passion of the christ movie back in 2004. A sequel to the passion of the christ 2004 focuses on the events that occurred 3 days between the crucifixion of jesus christ and his resurrection. Mel gibson has revealed that the passion of the christ sequel will. He not only revealed the real injuries suffered when he portrayed jesus, but he also criticized hollywoods aversion to showing jesus on screen, and also provided an update on the status of the sequel.
Jim caviezel says mel gibsons sequel to passion of the. Mel gibson confirmed that he is making a movie about the resurrection of jesus, recalling that he had the tar kicked out of him for his movie about the last days of the christian messiah, the passion of the christ. Mel gibsons passion of the christ sequel could alienate. Performed by the same actor, jim caviezel, who says the film they are preparing between director gibson and screenwriter randall wallace, will be the greatest movie in history. Its sequel will portray jesus resurrection and the 40 days afterward up to his ascension. A sequel to mel gibsons 2004 film the passion of the christ is reportedly in the works and according to star jim caviezel, will be the biggest movie ever created. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as max rockatansky in the first three films of the postapocalyptic action series mad max and as martin riggs in the buddy cop film series lethal weapon born in peekskill, new york, gibson moved with his parents to sydney. It has been 15 years since mel gibson directed one of the most indepth and graphically shocking movies about the death of jesus.
Mel colmcille gerard gibson ao born january 3, 1956 is an american actor and filmmaker. Jun 10, 2016 mel gibson to focus on resurrection for passion of the christ 2. New passion of the christ will be the biggest film in. Mel gibson has revealed the title of his sequel to the passion of the christ. Watch this video where pastor and evangelist greg laurie interviews mel gibson at a harvest. Update a sequel to mel gibson s controversial 2004 film the passion of the christ will depict the biblical story of the resurrection of jesus christ, as confirmed by jim caviezel in an interview. Today, talks about the sequel say it will focus on the resurrection of christ. Update a sequel to mel gibsons controversial 2004 film the passion of the christ will depict the biblical story of the resurrection of jesus christ, as confirmed by jim caviezel in an interview. Mel gibsons sequel to the passion of the christ will shock the audience, its leading actor jim caviezel has claimed caviezel, who played jesus christ in the 2004 film, confirmed in an. Mel gibson is seriously moving forward with a passion of. Mel gibsons controversial passion of the christ to get.
Passion of the christ 2, which is tentatively titled the resurrection, is really happening and james caviezel, the man who brought jesus christ to life in the original, is officially on board to. Mel gibson confirms new film project on jesus resurrection australianamerican actor and filmmaker, whose career tanked after antisemitic rant and other scandals, confirms that hes making a. Mel gibson confirms new film project on jesus resurrection. Actor and director mel gibson has continued dropping hints about his planned sequel to his 2004 blockbuster passion of the christ, by telling stephen colbert of the late show that the film will be called resurrection and might feature characters visiting other realms. Jim caviezel, the actor who played jesus in the first film, confirmed to usa today that he would be reprising his role in the sequel. Mel gibson to focus on resurrection for passion of the christ. Mel gibson discusses passion of the christ sequel film. Sequel to the passion of the christ will be biggest film in. Mel gibsons passion of christ sequel to be biggest movie.
Its not that making a film about jesus debased mel gibson as a filmmaker, no but, as you say, the very narrow focus of gibsons passion play. Aug 31, 2016 mel gibson has confirmed what many have long suspected. Mel gibson has confirmed what many have long suspected. Jim caviezel has been curiously missing from the media spotlight for the past year. The blood, the outrage and the passion of the christ. Mel gibson has revealed that the passion of the christ sequel will follow jesus through the resurrection. The hollywood reporter today brings word that director mel gibson is looking to reteam with braveheart scribe randall wallace for a feature film that will detail the story of jesus resurrection.
Aug 31, 2016 mel gibson confirms that hes mulling the prospect of directing a passion of the christ sequel called the resurrection, with braveheart writer randall wallace scripting. The passion of the christ followup the resurrection will. Mar 25, 2020 catholic, jim caviezel, mel gibson, passion of the christ, passion of the christ. Caviezel, 49, confirmed he will reprise his role as jesus in the planned film. The passion of the christ was a movie about jesus last 12 hours on earth.