US EditionFinnish Actor Jaakko Ohtonen Will Replace Jim Caviezel as Jesus in Sequel to Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’
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Mel Gibson Begins Filming “The Resurrection of the Christ” with New Jesus Actor
Filming is officially underway for Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” titled “The Resurrection of the Christ.” Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen has taken over the role of Jesus, succeeding Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Christ in the 2004 original.
As can be seen from social media comments, fans of the original 2004 film want the old protagonists back
Why Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' follow-up is replacing Jim Caviezel as Jesus
See who's part of the new cast for "The Resurrection of the Christ."VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty; Newmarket/courtesy Everett Collection 'The Passion of the Christ' director Mel Gibson and actor Jim CaviezelThe Resurrection of the Christ, Mel Gibson's follow-up to The Passion of the Christ, will feature an all new cast, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed.Variety was the first to report that actor Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in the 2004 film, ha…
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Christian News NowFinnish Actor Jaakko Ohtonen Will Replace Jim Caviezel as Jesus in Sequel to Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will replace Jim Caviezel as Jesus in Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel, The Resurrection of the Christ, releasing in 2027.
Although originally Mel Gibson's plans were to recover Jim Caviezel in the sequel to The Passion of Christ, he ultimately decided to replace his protagonist.
Mel Gibson returns to the sacred terrain of cinema with a new installment entitled “The Resurrection of Christ”, following his famous film “The Passion of Christ” (2004), but with a completely renewed cast, a decision that has generated strong reactions on social networks. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will assume the role of Jesus, while Cuban Mariela Garriga will play Mary Magdalene. They are joined by Kasia Smutniak as Mary, mother of Jesus; P…
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