Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' Filming in August

Mel Gibson's sequel to his 2004 film, 'The Passion of the Christ', titled 'The Resurrection of the Christ', is set to begin filming in August at Rome's Cinecittà Studios. This highly anticipated sequel, which Gibson has co-written with Randall Wallace, will explore the three days between Jesus' death and resurrection, featuring returning cast members Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, and Francesco De Vito. The film will shoot across southern Italy, including locations like Matera and Ginosa. Gibson has described the project as ambitious and non-linear, involving elements beyond the resurrection, such as the fall of angels, and plans to utilize modern techniques like CGI. The original film was a commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing independent film of all time, though it faced controversy for its portrayal of Jewish leaders. 'The Resurrection of the Christ' aims to match the impact of its predecessor, potentially spanning more than one film.