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

Filming for Mel Gibson's highly anticipated sequel to The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is set to begin in August at Rome's Cinecittà Studios, as confirmed by the studio's CEO Manuela Cacciamani. The film, described by Gibson as an 'acid trip,' will explore ambitious themes including the fall of angels and journeys through Hell and other realms. The script, which took seven years to complete, was co-written by Gibson, his brother, and Randall Wallace, with production logistics requiring extensive stage construction. Jim Caviezel will reprise his role as Jesus Christ, continuing the legacy of the 2004 original, which grossed over $600 million. This sequel has been in development since 2016, and Gibson has noted it will not follow a linear narrative, instead juxtaposing various timelines and realms. Despite prior delays, the announcement marks a significant step forward for the project, which has faced numerous challenges in getting off the ground.