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Mel Gibson choice to play Mary in 'Resurrection of the Christ' sparks anger

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The backlash originally came from from far-right Catholic groups in Poland, but has snowballed online.

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Mel Gibson choice to play Mary in 'Resurrection of the Christ' sparks anger

The backlash originally came from from far-right Catholic groups in Poland, but has snowballed online.

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Scandal Breaks Out over Role of Mary in Passion Sequel – Mel Gibson Faces Fierce Criticism

Mel Gibson's casting for the sequel to The Passion of the Christ has caused a huge scandal. The director chose Polish-Italian actress Kasia Smutniak to play Mary. However, the actress campaigns against Poland's strict abortion laws, which many find inappropriate for the role.

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