‘Far More Than a Film to Me’—Mel Gibson Reflects on ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ as Filming Wraps and Release of Part 2 Is Moved to 2028
- Mel Gibson has unveiled the first look of his two-part film, The Resurrection of the Christ, after 134 days of filming in Italy.
- The film will release Part One on May 6, 2027, and Part Two on May 25, 2028, with both premieres on Ascension Day.
- The cast has been entirely recast, with Jaakko Ohtonen replacing Jim Caviezel as Jesus, due to high costs and scheduling issues related to digital de-aging.
- Gibson described the film as a major part of his life's work and a mission to tell what he believes is the most important story in human history.
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Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' reveals first photos after long-awaited Passion sequel
Mel Gibson has finished filming "The Resurrection of the Christ," the two-part sequel to "The Passion of the Christ." Part one releases May 6, 2027, on Ascension Day.
Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ' First Look Unveiled, Makers Wrap Filming
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. While dropping a sneak peek of 'The Resurrection of the Christ', Gibson revealed that the two movies have been delayed. 'Part One' has been postponed, with plans to debut on May 6, 2027, instead of March 26. Entertainment News | Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ' First Look Unveiled, Makers Wrap Filming.
Mel Gibson unveils first look at ‘Resurrection of the Christ,’ delays release
Mel Gibson has released the first official image from "The Resurrection of the Christ," the long-anticipated sequel to his 2004 blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" -- and announced new release dates for both parts of the two-film epic.
‘Far More Than a Film to Me’—Mel Gibson Reflects on ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ as Filming Wraps and Release of Part 2 Is Moved to 2028
Lionsgate and Icon Productions have announced that principal photography has been completed "The Resurrection of the Christ.”
There is still one year left for its premiere, but Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of Christ promises to be the most controversial title of 2027. After years cancelled in the industry, the distributor Lionsgate has decided to bet full on the Australian filmmaker, dividing into two installments a sequel whose production is only understood as a miracle within the Hollywood ecosystem. Now, the major has shared the first image of Jaakko Ohtonen as the Mes…
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