Mel Gibson continues to develop the much-anticipated sequel to his controversial film, The Passion of the Christ, now officially titled The Resurrection of Christ.
Released in 2004, Gibson’s original film set box office records as it portrayed the final hours of Jesus Christ. It held the distinction of being America’s highest-grossing R-rated film until the release of Deadpool and Wolverine.
With the recent success of series like The Chosen, which explores the narrative leading to the crucifixion, Gibson is finally making headway on his sequel, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus—a topic he promises will be delve into with considerable depth.
Major Update: The Resurrection of Christ
During a guest appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson provided insight into the development of The Passion of the Christ 2 and unveiled its new title: The Resurrection of Christ. You can catch his remarks starting at the 46:46 mark in the video below:
Initially proposed to begin filming in 2025, Gibson has adjusted his timeline and is now looking to start production in 2026. He emphasized the importance of allowing the project to evolve organically, stating, “I don’t have a start date. I just have to begin pre-production and see what happens. It’s just going to roll in its own time.” Despite expressing impatience, he acknowledged the process’s natural pacing, noting, “It’s probably just right. It’s when it’s supposed to be.”
One of the challenges Gibson faces is the non-linear nature of the resurrection narrative, describing the need for a framework to make the story cohesive. He asserted, “It’s gotta be put in a framework where you answer a few other questions as well, and you have to juxtapose the event itself against everything else so that it makes some kind of sense in a bigger picture.”
The script for the sequel took seven years to develop, with Gibson collaborating with his brother and co-writer Randall Wallace. He hinted at the film’s ambitious and perhaps surreal storyline, remarking, “There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. When we wrote it, it is like… I’ve never read anything like it.”
Gibson further elaborated on the story’s broad scope, indicating that the narrative would trace back to the fall of angels and involve visits to realms like Hell and Sheol. This aligns with his previous discussions, including remarks made to Stephen Colbert, where he teased elements involving formidable adversaries in a different realm.
As anticipation builds for The Resurrection of Christ, expectations are high for how Gibson will approach this profound and extraordinary story.
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