Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Passion Sequel, Braveheart Reunion, and Lethal Weapon's Tubi Debut cover art

Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Passion Sequel, Braveheart Reunion, and Lethal Weapon's Tubi Debut

Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Passion Sequel, Braveheart Reunion, and Lethal Weapon's Tubi Debut

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Mel Gibson is making headlines this week with several major moves that promise to shape his legacy for years to come. According to Trevor Decker, production on The Resurrection of the Christ, Gibson’s highly anticipated sequel to The Passion of the Christ, is about to commence in August. Filming is taking place at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and various scenic locations throughout southern Italy, including Matera and Altamura, with Gibson leading the ambitious project as both director and producer, alongside returning star Jim Caviezel as Jesus. Gibson describes the film as spiritually and visually daring, incorporating events from the fall of the angels to the death of the last apostle. Multiple script drafts have reportedly toyed with nonlinear storytelling and supernatural elements such as Sheol and Hell, signaling the director’s intention to push creative boundaries much further than his 2004 blockbuster. With a production timeline stretching to late 2025 and a tentative release in 2026 or 2027, this sequel is already being touted as one of the potential headline films of the decade, especially given the global phenomenon that was the original.

In other news, both the Westmeath Examiner and the Meath Chronicle report that Gibson will return to Trim, Ireland, as guest of honour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Braveheart. On August 9th, Gibson will host a poster-signing session at Trim Castle Hotel to benefit the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund, after which he’ll join over 300 performers and several co-stars from the original film for a weekend of orchestral concerts and an outdoor screening of the Oscar-winning epic. The festival marks not only Gibson’s long-standing relationship with Ireland but also his impact on attracting major productions to the region since Braveheart’s success. Organizers have described the event as the largest orchestral festival on the island, giving Gibson an emotional and very public return to one of his most celebrated projects.

Adding a modern twist to the nostalgia, Collider reveals that all four Lethal Weapon films starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover will become available on Tubi starting August 1st, aligning with continued public and studio interest in closing the franchise with a fifth installment, though Gibson himself indicates studio wrangling is currently delaying its progress.

And in lighter fare, Gibson showed up in a viral Instagram post dated July 11th, where he was spotted enjoying gelato in Rome alongside two friars, offering a glimpse of the Hollywood legend blending in with local Italian life ahead of his film’s production.

There are no reports of scandals or controversies in the past week, and business news such as net worth assessments rank as routine, with WiseToast listing his fortune at 425 million dollars. In sum, the past few days have returned Gibson to the forefront—balancing major productions, nostalgic tributes, and viral moments, all underscoring his enduring presence in Hollywood and beyond.

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