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Mel Gibson’s sequel will feature new actors due to scheduling and digital de-aging issues, with filming underway in Rome and a two-part release planned for 2027.
- On March 26, 2027, Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ will debut Part One, with Part Two on May 6, 2027, while Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will not reprise their roles, with casting underway in Rome, Italy.
- With Caviezel now 57 and the project in development hell for over two decades, producers say scheduling conflicts and digital de‑aging challenges prompted recasting.
- The original 2004 film grossed more than $610 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, while filming for The Resurrection of the Christ reportedly began in August at Cinecittà Studios, Rome.
- Casting a new lead could enable a fresh, potentially more ethnically accurate portrayal, with Icon Productions and Lionsgate pushing the project forward to avoid delays.
- After years of controversy and delays, the franchise retains cultural weight as Mel Gibson controversies led Hollywood studios to distance themselves, prolonging development despite Caviezel’s repeated interest in returning.
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Iconic Biblical Drama Returns Without Caviezel
Iconic Biblical Drama Returns Without Caviezel Hollywood actor Jim Caviezel will not return to the screen as Jesus Christ in the upcoming sequels to the 2004 film ''The Passion of the Christ,'' directed by Mel Gibson.The entertainment powerhouse Lionsgate is gearing up to theatrically release ''The Resurrection of the Christ'' in a two-part film project, slated for 2027. The production is set to kick off in Rome, as reported by The Hollywood Rep…
‘Passion of the Christ’s Jim Caviezel & Monica Bellucci Not Returning For Mel Gibson’s Sequel
Although the son of God is finally getting his long-awaited sequel, The Resurrection of Christ will not feature the return of Mel Gibson‘s original cast. Following their performances as Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene in The Passion of the Christ (2004), Deadline can confirm that Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will not reprise their role in the sequel, which is currently casting their replacements in Rome. Page Six previously broke the new…
“The Resurrection of Christ”, Mel Gibson’s next project, looks for new actors before starting filming
Mel Gibson Recasts Jesus for 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel
Even the Messiah isn’t immune to Hollywood reshuffles… Mel Gibson has reportedly replaced Jim Caviezel in his upcoming Passion of the Christ sequel. The 57-year-old actor, who played Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson’s 2004 biblical drama The Passion of the Christ, will not reprise the role in the upcoming sequel, The Resurrection of the Christ, according to Page Six. Sources told the outlet that digitally de-aging the actor might be a primary reason G…
The sequel to Mel Gibson's biblical drama, The Resurrection of Christ, is scheduled to be premiered in cinemas in March 2027. However, Jim Caviezel will not resume his role as Jesus Christ, as several American media confirmed.Caviezel, 57, starred in Jesus in The Passion of Christ, released in 2004. In this new production, the actor will not be part of the cast, as will Monica Bellucci, who played Mary Magdalene. The sequel will feature a comple…
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