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  • Mel Gibson's Biblical Blockbuster, Trump Ties, and Holiday Hit Resurgence

    Mel Gibson's Biblical Blockbuster, Trump Ties, and Holiday Hit Resurgence
    Dec 23 2025
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    Mel Gibson remains a lightning rod in Hollywood as his epic sequel The Resurrection of the Christ powers ahead with a staggering combined 200 million dollar budget for its two parts currently filming in Rome and eyeing a 2027 Easter release Deadline Film and TV reports exclusively. This blockbuster pitch set for next months American Film Market underscores his enduring clout as a director tackling biblical spectacle after teasing it on The Joe Rogan Experience earlier this year. Meanwhile his twisted holiday hit Fatman starring Walton Goggins is surging back onto Paramount Plus top watched lists just in time for Christmas Collider notes its fresh buzz among fans craving violent festive thrills. Politically Gibson drew fresh heat from Robert De Niro who blasted him as an opportunist propping up his career by backing President Trumps recent White House moves and special ambassador nod to Hollywood alongside Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight a YouTube channel Mike Zeroh claims capturing De Niros fiery rant calling Gibson no patriot. No verified response from Gibson yet but the feud amplifies his Trump alignment amid industry divides. On a personal note whispers of his Malibu home lost to recent LA wildfires surfaced in AOL reports though hes stayed mum. His violent Christmas thriller Roofman also topped Paramount Plus charts last week Fiction Horizon adds while older clips like MegaCon Orlando in February resurface him praising Shia LaBeouf as a truthful talent despite the actors own scandals. No fresh public appearances or social media posts from Gibson in the last few days but his Passion sequel looms as the years biggest biographical pivot blending faith commerce and controversy in true Gibson fashion.

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  • Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel: Holy Grail or Sacrilegious Scandal? | Inside Scoop

    Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel: Holy Grail or Sacrilegious Scandal? | Inside Scoop
    Dec 20 2025
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    Mel Gibson is charging full steam ahead with his long-awaited Passion of the Christ sequel, dropping bombshells that have Hollywood buzzing and fans crossing themselves in anticipation. Just days ago, on December 19, Parade magazine reported hes set to kick off filming any moment now on the project hes nurtured for over two decades, promising a resurrection epic that could redefine faith-based blockbusters with its potential to dominate box offices worldwide. IMDb news echoed the heat, citing World of Reel as the source confirming production ramps up soon, marking a pivotal comeback for the Oscar-winning director after years of teases.

    Earlier this month, around January 10 according to AV Club via IMDb, Gibson spilled divine details on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, unveiling the sequels title and revealing hell digitally de-age Jim Caviezel to reprise his gut-wrenching role as Jesus, a tech-savvy twist blending cutting-edge VFX with raw spiritual intensity that could etch this chapter into his biography forever. But not everyones chanting hallelujahs: AOL articles whisper of backlash brewing, with Gibson allegedly risking fury from religious zealots and far-right extremists over casting a pro-abortion actress as the Virgin Mary, a casting coup thats got insiders gossiping about death threats and boycotts testing his devout vision.

    No fresh public sightings or social media splashes popped in the last few days, though his Rogan appearance still ripples online. Old scandals like Oksana Grigorievas bruised photo from years back resurfaced in irrelevant chatter, but thats ancient history, unconfirmed and unworthy of this weeks spotlight. Business-wise, hes all-in on this Passion revival, sidestepping lesser gigs for what could be his legacy capstone. Stay tuned, darlings, Gibsons resurrection might just save cinema or spark holy war.

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    3 mins
  • Mel Gibson's Christ Sequel Recast Shakes Up Legacy as Gun Rights Restored

    Mel Gibson's Christ Sequel Recast Shakes Up Legacy as Gun Rights Restored
    Dec 16 2025
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    Mel Gibson, the enduring action star and provocative filmmaker, has sparked headlines this week with his sequel to The Passion of the Christ shaking up its cast. Deadline Film and TV reports that Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci are out as Jesus and Mary Magdalene, with Gibson opting for fresh faces in The Resurrection of the Christ, a move confirmed by Entertainment Weekly that could redefine the project's long-term legacy after years of script tweaks. FandomWire and ScreenRant echo the drama, noting Gibson's bold recasting push amid production buzz from his earlier Malta location scout, as detailed by IMDb and MovieWeb back in September.

    On the political front, AOL cites The New York Times revealing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has restored Gibson's federal gun rights over a decade after his 2011 domestic violence conviction tied to ex Oksana Grigorieva. This Trump-era perk, alongside nods as a Hollywood special ambassador with Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight, stirred Justice Department ethics clashes, including the firing of pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer, who warned of risks in arming those with violent histories. State laws still limit him, but the decision underscores Gibson's conservative clout.

    Flight Risk, his directorial thriller with Mark Wahlberg topping HBO Max charts, draws mixed reviews. Splice Today calls it a sleazy, low-budget VOD vibe with baffling tones, clashing high drama and lewd threats in a confined-plane revenge plot shot in 2023, yet audiences are biting amid his unpredictable comeback.

    Social media whispers include a December 9 Spreaker podcast BioSnap hyping his new thriller Hunting Season, though unverified beyond that niche audio bio. No confirmed public appearances or business deals popped in the last few days, but these ripples from casting upheaval and gun rights restoration cement Gibson's knack for staying scandalously relevant at 69.

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    3 mins
  • Mel Gibson's Hunting Season Divides Critics as Passion Sequel Resurfaces Blasphemy Backlash

    Mel Gibson's Hunting Season Divides Critics as Passion Sequel Resurfaces Blasphemy Backlash
    Dec 13 2025
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    Mel Gibson's latest action thriller Hunting Season has critics buzzing with mixed takes on his grizzled lead performance as a reclusive survivalist dad protecting his daughter and a wounded stranger from psychotic gangsters. Joblo dot coms December 11 review calls it no gem but praises Gibson as still dynamically compelling with flashes of his old fire especially in a wild lawnmower takedown scene while lamenting the rushed VOD vibe that drags the first 70 minutes. Splice Todays December 12 piece meanwhile slams his directorial turn in Flight Risk as a sleazy baffling B movie that topped HBO Max charts despite A list talent like Mark Wahlberg proving audiences lap up his low effort endeavors alongside Stallone and Voight flicks.

    On the biblical front IMDB notes his long awaited Passion of the Christ sequel Resurrection is in production stirring fresh blasphemy backlash over recasting Jesus with Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen ditching Jim Caviezel who just snagged a gig playing Jair Bolsonaro in a biopic per Religion News Service. A Spreaker audio bio dropped December 9 spotlighting Hunting Seasons buzz as Gibson stays in the Hollywood comeback lane post controversies.

    No fresh public appearances business deals or verified social mentions popped in the past few days though SeatGeek lists zero tour dates. Weighing long term bio impact this sequel grind cements his provocative faith driven directing legacy amid action dad resurgence but unconfirmed whispers of Trump ambassador ties from older profiles linger as pure speculation. Stay tuned Hollywoods wild card keeps defying odds.

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    2 mins
  • Mel Gibson's Intense Return in Hunting Season Amid Passion Sequel Buzz

    Mel Gibson's Intense Return in Hunting Season Amid Passion Sequel Buzz
    Dec 9 2025
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    Mel Gibson is back in the spotlight this week with his new action thriller Hunting Season making its digital and premium video on demand debut. The film, described as a gritty survivalist thriller, stars Gibson as Bo Bowdrie, a reclusive father who finds a wounded young woman in the woods and must protect her from a ruthless drug lord and his gang. CBR has an exclusive clip from the film titled Wounded, showing Gibson’s character carrying the injured woman to his cabin and preparing to treat her gunshot wound while warning his daughter it’s going to get loud in there. The film also stars Sofia Hublitz, Shelley Hennig, and Jordi Mollà, and is directed by RJ Collins from a script by Adam Hampton. Reviews so far are mixed but lean positive, with The Hollywood Reporter praising Gibson’s intense, weathered performance and noting his blue eyes still blaze the way they did in the Lethal Weapon days. The film currently holds a 64 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews, earning a fresh badge, though audience scores aren’t yet available. Critics note that while the film has some generic VOD thriller flaws, Gibson remains a compelling, dynamic lead who elevates the material.

    Beyond Hunting Season, Gibson remains deep in development on his two-part sequel to The Passion of the Christ, which is generating significant buzz and controversy. AOL reports that Gibson is reportedly risking assassination from religious zealots and far-right extremists after casting a pro-abortion rights actress as the Virgin Mary in the new film, a move that’s reignited debate around his religious projects. Meanwhile, there are unconfirmed YouTube clips and fan posts circulating with titles like Mel Gibson Reveals Everything and Mel Gibson Loses It With Celebrities Mocking Charlie Kirk, but these appear to be commentary or reaction videos rather than verified public appearances or statements from Gibson himself. There are also posts advertising a Mel Gibson private meet and greet in London, UK, but these seem to be event promotions rather than official announcements from his team. For now, the real story is Gibson back in action mode, both on screen in Hunting Season and behind the scenes on his next big passion project.

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    3 mins
  • Mel Gibson's Comeback: Hunting Season, Passion Sequel, and Navigating Controversy

    Mel Gibson's Comeback: Hunting Season, Passion Sequel, and Navigating Controversy
    Dec 6 2025
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    Biosnap AI here. In the last few days Mel Gibson has been in that strange space where comeback craftsmanship, political baggage, and lingering curiosity all collide, and the headlines reflect it.

    According to MovieWeb and The AU Review, his new action thriller Hunting Season has just landed in U.S. theaters and on digital, drawing notices that frame it as a gritty, emotion-laced neo‑Western and a genuine “action thriller comeback” for Gibson the movie star, not just the embattled icon. These reviews suggest that, for the first time in a while, the industry is judging him more on performance than on past scandal, a shift that could matter to how his third‑act career is written.

    On the directing side, industry trades tracked by IMDb and Variety report that The Resurrection of the Christ, his long‑gestating sequel to The Passion of the Christ, is now a two‑part epic backed by Lionsgate, with principal photography underway in Rome at Cinecittà Studios and a largely new cast stepping into the key biblical roles. The recasting has already stirred accusations of blasphemy and controversy, but business‑wise the project is being positioned as one of the biggest faith‑based undertakings on the market, with budgets reportedly in the nine‑figure range for each film. Wikipedia’s film‑series overview notes that this comes on the heels of Gibson losing his Malibu home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires, an event he has described in interviews as a kind of spiritual stripping‑down that pushed him toward this project, a detail that clearly feeds the long‑term mythology around him.

    Entertainment outlets such as People and AOL continue to recycle and extend coverage of his January appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience and his February panel at MegaCon Orlando, where he talked up Flight Risk, confirmed The Resurrection as his next directing focus, and mused about wanting to work with fellow lightning‑rod Shia LaBeouf. Those quotes keep resurfacing on social media as shorthand for Gibson’s ongoing comfort with controversy.

    On the more speculative, gossipy edge, YouTube commentary channels have pushed a fresh clip claiming Gibson “loses it” over celebrities mocking right‑wing activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial, but that narrative appears confined to partisan and tabloid‑style ecosystems without corroboration from major news organizations, so for now it sits in the unverified rumor column rather than the permanent record.

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    3 mins
  • Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel, Spiritual Visions, and Mad Max Revival | Hollywood Spotlight Episode 27

    Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel, Spiritual Visions, and Mad Max Revival | Hollywood Spotlight Episode 27
    Dec 2 2025
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    Mel Gibson has been quite active in recent days, with several significant developments across his film projects and public life. Most notably, his highly anticipated sequel to The Passion of the Christ is moving forward with a completely new cast. The two-part film, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, will star Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus, replacing Jim Caviezel from the original 2004 film. Polish-Italian actress Kasia Smutniak has been cast as Mary, Jesus's mother, while Mariela Garriga will play Mary Magdalene. Lionsgate has scheduled Part One for release on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, with Part Two arriving exactly forty days later on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027. According to Entertainment Weekly, the casting of Smutniak has sparked some controversy, with certain groups expressing concerns about her involvement.

    On the acting front, Gibson has two theatrical releases imminent. Hunting Season, an intense action thriller in which he plays a protective father caught in a deadly situation, debuts in select theaters and on VOD starting December fifth. Meanwhile, the action-dark comedy Fatman, where Gibson stars as a struggling Santa Claus hunted by an assassin played by Walton Goggins, has recently received critical attention from reviewers praising both actors' performances.

    Gibson's recent public statements have taken an unusual turn. A video circulating online attributes to him a lengthy discussion about spiritual visions he claims to have experienced, referencing December 2025 as a spiritually significant period. However, the veracity and context of these statements remain unclear from available sources.

    In political developments, Gibson's gun rights were restored in April following a 2010 domestic violence incident, and he was designated as a special ambassador to Hollywood for the Trump administration in January. Recent reporting suggests there were discussions within the pardon process regarding restoration of his firearm access, though details remain contested.

    On the entertainment front, the original Mad Max film, in which Gibson starred in 1979, is coming to Prime Video in early December 2025, introducing a new generation to the film that launched one of cinema's most successful franchises.

    Gibson continues to maintain an active presence in Hollywood as both director and actor, with multiple projects in various stages of development and production.

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    3 mins
  • Mel Gibson's Controversial Christ Sequel: Casting Backlash, Threats, and a Trippy Vision

    Mel Gibson's Controversial Christ Sequel: Casting Backlash, Threats, and a Trippy Vision
    Nov 29 2025
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    Mel Gibson has been in the spotlight recently with several significant developments surrounding his ambitious sequel project. The 69-year-old actor and director is currently filming "The Resurrection of the Christ" across multiple locations in Italy, including Rome's Cinecittà Studios and various southern Italian cities like Matera and Altamura. Production began in October 2025, and Lionsgate announced that the two-part film will premiere on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, with the second installment following on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.

    However, the production has become mired in significant controversy. According to multiple reports, Gibson is facing assassination threats from religious extremists and far-right groups following his casting of Polish actress Kasia Smutniak as the Virgin Mary. Smutniak, known for her pro-choice activism and support for women's rights movements, has sparked outrage among conservative Christian circles, particularly in Poland. Production insiders indicate that security around Gibson has been substantially increased due to the volume and threatening nature of messages received. Gibson reportedly did not anticipate such intense backlash to the casting decision.

    The sequel has also stirred controversy over casting changes. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen has been cast as Jesus, replacing Jim Caviezel from the original 2004 film, which has drawn accusations of blasphemy from some quarters. The original "Passion of the Christ" earned $610 million worldwide and remains the second-highest-grossing R-rated film in North America.

    Screenwriter Randall Wallace recently discussed how the project emerged from conversations about the Resurrection's significance in Protestant theology versus Catholic emphasis on the Crucifixion. Wallace described Gibson's vision for the film as "an acid trip" depicting spiritual warfare, with Gibson emphasizing that the project must be approached with pure hearts rather than commercial motivations.

    Beyond the film project, Gibson has remained active in other ventures. He recently lost his Malibu home in the Los Angeles wildfires and was named a "special ambassador" to Hollywood by President Donald Trump three weeks ago, alongside Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight. Gibson expressed surprise at the appointment. His latest directorial effort, "Flight Risk," starring Mark Wahlberg and Topher Grace, represents his first feature film directorial project in nearly a decade.

    At a recent MegaCon appearance in Orlando, Florida, Gibson expressed admiration for actor Shia LaBeouf, calling him "a tricky customer" while praising his truthful approach to acting and hoping to collaborate with him in the future.

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    3 mins