September 26th 2024.
Mel Gibson recently gave an exciting update on a possible sequel to one of his most successful films, The Passion of the Christ. It's been 20 years since the biblical drama hit theaters in 2004 and stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie, which followed the final 12 hours of Jesus' life, was a major box office success, grossing over $600 million worldwide and earning rave reviews. Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus, with Monica Bellucci, Rosalinda Celentano, and Maia Morgenstern in supporting roles, the film was written, directed, and produced by Mel himself.
After the huge success of The Passion of the Christ, there were talks of a possible sequel that would focus on the resurrection of Jesus, titled The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection. While it was reported that the project went into development in 2016, not much has been shared about it since. However, it was recently revealed that Mel has been scouting locations for the film. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, the 68-year-old actor teased how he plans to bridge the gap between the two films after such a long time.
When asked about the challenges of making a sequel 20 years later, Mel coyly shared, "I have ways of dealing with that, because 20 years ago is [supposed to be] three days later." He continued, "So it has its own peculiar set of problems, which I think I can solve." One of the challenges he faces is deciding whether he will focus on The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection before or after his other project, Lethal Weapon 5. When asked about his plans, Mel admitted, "I don't know, and that's the funny thing."
Mel also shared his admiration for his late friend Richard Donner, who directed the first four Lethal Weapon films and had planned to direct the fifth before his passing in 2021. Mel has taken on the role of director for the fifth installment and is excited to carry on Donner's legacy. He said, "He kind of tasked me with carrying the flag home on this one, so it'll be an honor for me to do that." Mel also revealed that they have been working on the screenplay, which Donner had already started, and he's happy with how it's shaping up.
It's clear that Mel is passionate about both projects and is determined to make them a success. However, he knows that there are many obstacles in the way, and he can't predict which one will come first. He said, "There's various obstacles to getting any film up on its feet, and not just budgetary, but there's 1,000,001 reasons why something goes and why it doesn't. 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."
The Passion of the Christ and Lethal Weapon are two iconic films in Mel's career, and fans are eagerly waiting for their sequels. It's clear that Mel is dedicated to making both projects a success and honoring his late friend and mentor, Richard Donner. We can't wait to see what he has in store for us. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, get in touch with The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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