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Mel Gibson's Cinematic Resurrection: Passion Sequel, Rome Sightings, and Malibu Wildfires

Mel Gibson's Cinematic Resurrection: Passion Sequel, Rome Sightings, and Malibu Wildfires

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Mel Gibson has been at the center of industry conversations over the past few days, driven by both his creative plans and recent events in his personal life. The biggest headline circulating is his confirmation of The Resurrection of the Christ as not just the long-awaited sequel to his landmark 2004 film The Passion of the Christ, but also a multi-part cinematic project with production now expected to begin in 2025, following delays prompted by both creative complexity and external factors. Gibson revealed on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast that the script for The Resurrection is ambitious, going far beyond the original film’s scope, and will follow an arc from the fall of the angels through the death of the last apostle. He intends to bring back Jim Caviezel in the role of Jesus despite the two-decade gap. People magazine and Catholic Online confirm that Gibson and his team, including his brother Donal Gibson and writer Randall Wallace, have been intensely developing the screenplay, hinting this next chapter could redefine religious epics on screen.

On the business side, reports from IMDb suggest that the new project will be split into two separate movies, aimed for release in 2027, marking one of the most significant directorial undertakings of Gibson’s career and fueling speculation about potential global box office impact and awards recognition, given the original’s commercial and cultural legacy.

Away from Hollywood, Gibson’s public presence has remained high. He has been spotted in Rome, with images and posts from prominent fan accounts like melgibson_fansiteitaly on Threads showing him dining at the famed Antica Trattoria Er Polpetta, which drew a wave of nostalgia and speculation about whether location scouting or European meetings tied to his biblical film were underway. His Rome appearance has generated substantial social media buzz, with fans debating whether it signals an international partnership or simply personal leisure.

In his personal life, Gibson shared on NewsNation that his Malibu home was destroyed in recent Los Angeles wildfires. Despite this loss, he reassured the public that his family is safe and well, a sentiment echoed in his Rogan interview. While rumors swirl about further casting for his Resurrection films and possible collaborations, no new formal announcements have been made, and much fan chatter remains speculative.

His thriller Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg and released just days ago, has attracted attention for signaling Gibson’s continued relevance in Hollywood beyond religious epics. Flight Risk’s press tour, coupled with his comments about personal healing and resilience, suggest Gibson remains not only a driving force in filmmaking but also a figure of enduring interest—whether on screen, in Rome, or navigating personal setbacks.

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