Filming underway for Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’

Attention, Christian film watchers! Filming has begun in Rome on “The Resurrection of the Christ,” Mel Gibson’s sequel to his 2004 “The Passion of the Christ,” Variety first reported.

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The long-awaited sequel, produced by Gibson and Bruce Davey under Icon Productions with Lionsgate, is expected to be released in two parts — on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and Ascension Day, May 6, 2027, according to media reports. “The Passion of the Christ” earned $610 million worldwide.

Who’s in it?

Among the latest details, Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will replace Jim Caviezel as Jesus, according to Variety. An entirely new cast will include Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene and Kasia Smutniak as Mary.

See related headlines:

Mel Gibson begins filming ‘The Resurrection of the Christ,’ replaces Jim Caviezel with new actor as Jesus -Christian Post

Mel Gibson Starts Production on “The Resurrection of the Christ,” 20 Years after ‘The Passion’ -Crosswalk

A biblical box office battle: Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ will go head to head with TV messiah The Chosen in a faith film clash -Daily Mail

Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE) -Variety

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from media reports by The Baptist Paper.