Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel Sees Cast Shake-up
Mel Gibson's sequel to "The Passion of the Christ", titled "The Resurrection of the Christ", has begun filming with significant cast changes.
- Jaakko Ohtonen replaces Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ
- Mariela Garriga takes over the role of Mary Magdalene from Monica Bellucci
- Kasia Smutniak replaces Maia Morgenstern as Mary
- Pier Luigi Pasino plays Peter
- Riccardo Scamarcio stars as Pontius Pilate
- Rupert Everett appears in a small but important role
The story takes place three days after Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday.
There is a logical reason to recast so many parts.
Author's summary: Mel Gibson's sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" is filming with a new cast.
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KLEW-TV — 2025-10-15