After years of development, Oscar-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson is reportedly preparing to produce *The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection*, the highly anticipated sequel to his groundbreaking 2004 film about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jim Caviezel, known for his role in *Person of Interest*, has confirmed his return as Jesus, with filming expected to begin as early as next year.
According to the Italian news agency Italpress, Gibson is currently in Malta with a production team, scouting potential filming locations for *Resurrection*. This visit is part of a five-day trip that includes meetings with government officials on the Mediterranean island. Production for the sequel is anticipated to commence in early 2025, following Gibson’s promotional tour for his upcoming action thriller *Flight Risk*, set to premiere in January.
The film’s script has undergone extensive revisions over the years, with Gibson and co-writer Randall Wallace—who received an Oscar nomination for *Braveheart*—reportedly drafting at least six versions. Wallace confirmed in April that the screenplay has finally been completed. While specific details about the direction of the sequel remain under wraps, hints suggest that it will take on a more spiritual and metaphysical approach compared to the original film.
In a 2022 interview, Gibson provided insightinto the ambitious nature of Resurrection, stating:
“It’s
not a linear narrative... you have to juxtapose the central event that
I’m trying to tell with everything else around it in the future, in the
past, and in other realms, and that’s kind of getting a little sci-fi
out there. It’s a big story. It’s a difficult concept, and it has taken
me a long time to focus and find a way to tell that story in a way that
really delivers.”
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