Mel Gibson's Epic Week: Braveheart, Passion Sequel, Wildfires & Controversy
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Mel Gibson's Epic Week: Braveheart, Passion Sequel, Wildfires & Controversy
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It has been a dramatic and headline-grabbing few days for Mel Gibson. Kicking things off, the Braveheart icon made news on social media after he was seen arriving in Trim, Ireland, for the 30th anniversary gala of Braveheart. Fans shared videos of Gibson warmly greeting crowds, posing for pictures, and reflecting on the legacy of the film. Not long after, a fan accounts spotlighted Gibson enjoying a casual lunch break at Pit Stop Restaurant in Laterza, Puglia, Italy, reminding everyone that for all the Oscar wins and controversies, he still loves a good Italian meal.
Professional news, though, has been dominated by Gibson’s long-gestating sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Appearing on the Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson finally unveiled both the official title, The Resurrection of the Christ, and his ambitious plan to split the project into two epic films—now set for release by Lionsgate in spring 2027. He called the script “an acid trip” and suggested the narrative would stretch from the fall of the angels to the final days of the apostles, with Jim Caviezel still attached to play Jesus, twenty years after shocking the world in the original. According to Variety and People Magazine, this next chapter is shaping up to be every bit as bold and divisive as its predecessor and Gibson’s detailed, visionary comments have been extensively quoted in both outlet’s coverage, making this announcement perhaps the most consequential film news for his career in years.
But it wouldn’t be a Mel Gibson week without some personal drama. On Rogan’s podcast and in a NewsNation interview, Gibson confirmed the loss of his Malibu home to the Los Angeles wildfires. He stressed that all his loved ones were safe and accounted for—seeming calmer and more grateful than publicly in some past personal crises.
Outspoken as ever, Gibson also took to X to make a fiery statement after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was killed by gunfire in Utah. According to the BBC and Sportskeeda, Gibson wrote of his “blood boiling” at what he called a “cowardly attack on America’s very soul,” and called for “relentless and unforgiving” justice in the aftermath. This placed him straight into that week’s hottest political debate—a reminder that Gibson is as much a participant in, as observer of, American culture wars.
As recounted in more light-hearted coverage, Gibson used his Rogan appearance to share near-death stories from old sets, including his now-viral admission that he narrowly survived both a collapsing horse and a self-hanging accident while directing Braveheart. Gibson’s combination of self-deprecating anecdotes, big-budget announcements, and thunderous political statements has kept both the tabloids and the industry abuzz—proving, once again, that Mel Gibson never does anything halfway.
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