Mel Gibson is scouting locations in Malta for the sequel to the 2004 blockbuster, according to a new report. The Passion of Christ Production could begin as soon as 2025. The Passion of Christ: Resurrection, It has been long anticipated by fans and is expected to explore the events leading up to the resurrection as well as what happens after it.
Italian news site Italpress It was reported last week that Gibson was in Malta on a “five-day visit to hold discussions with Maltese authorities in relation to a potential film project”.
“Gibson is understood to be scouting locations for filming the 2004 sequel. The Passion of Christ'He co-wrote, produced and directed the film,” reported Italpress.
According to Italpress, Gibson and the production team met with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela.
“The Australian actor is one of 11 members touring Malta at the invitation of the Malta Film Commission,” the report said.
The Passion of Christ It remains the highest-grossing Christian film of all time. Ranking It was number one at the box office for four consecutive weeks in 2004. It grossed $370 million domestically and tells the story of Jesus' final hours before his crucifixion.
The sequel will apparently be split into two parts. IMDB.comis updated by filmmakers and publicists. Its website states: The Passion of Christ: Resurrection and The Passion of Christ: Resurrection: Chapter 2.
Pre-production is set to begin in April, according to IMDB.
Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in the 2004 film, is expected to reprise the role.
“It could be two, it could be three, but I think it's two,” Caviezel previously said. said.
Caviezel, meanwhile, said the film will be emotionally powerful.
“Mel [Gibson] They made me watch every scene and I was on the floor crying. … It's going to be one of the best things I've ever seen.”
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Michael Faust He has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years, and his work has appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, Christian Post, Leaf Chronicle, Toronto Star and Knoxville News Sentinel.
