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Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel, Trump Role, and Lethal Weapon Reunion Ignite Hollywood Buzz

Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel, Trump Role, and Lethal Weapon Reunion Ignite Hollywood Buzz

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Mel Gibson has been at the center of renewed attention this week thanks to major news breaking about The Passion of the Christ sequel. According to Lionsgate and the official production Instagram, his much-anticipated follow-up titled The Resurrection of the Christ will be released in two parts, with the first arriving on Good Friday in March 2027 and the second following in May of the same year. Gibson has been discussing this project for years, and finally a formal production timeline has surfaced, lending credibility to reports circulating across social media and entertainment news about his work on the sequel. Gibson describes the film’s focus not just on the resurrection event itself but exploring the surrounding stories and metaphysical implications he says are central to the narrative. He has called the film “an acid trip” and hinted at a nonlinear approach aimed at shedding light on the mysteries between the crucifixion and resurrection.

Another buzz-worthy moment was his surprise reunion with Danny Glover, as reported by People, marking nearly forty years since the original Lethal Weapon. The two legendary stars appeared together at a private gathering, fueling persistent rumors about Gibson’s directorial involvement in a fifth installment of the franchise. There’s speculation, though nothing official, that Gibson may soon announce Lethal Weapon 5 production dates. Gibson’s enduring influence from action blockbusters to religious epics is once again front and center.

On the business front, Gibson continues to be active, managing Icon Productions and working closely with his longtime agent Kris Heller at Independent Artist Group and publicist Alan Nierob at Rogers Cowan PMK Public Relations. His presence in Hollywood extends beyond filmmaking. Last month former President Donald Trump named Gibson a “special ambassador to Hollywood,” a controversial appointment attracting both praise and criticism. His actual tasks remain vague, but it’s widely speculated in outlets like People and Fox News that Gibson, along with Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight, might act as liaisons in efforts to “revitalize” an industry Trump called troubled.

On the social media front, Gibson has not posted any direct statements but has been trending due to the Passion sequel news, the Trump ambassador role, and his appearance with Glover. Threads and Instagram are ablaze with fan theories and Hollywood commentary, especially after Gibson revealed during a Joe Rogan podcast that he lost his Malibu home in last year’s wildfires, and that he will soon begin pre-production for Resurrection.

For anyone seeking an audience or connection with Mel Gibson, his representatives remain accessible, and he is expected to be present at select industry events this fall. Gibson’s latest directorial effort, Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg, is on home video and continues to drive interest in his career. This convergence of major headlines suggests Gibson remains one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable and relevant figures.

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