Reports from earlier this year point to a second Passion of Christ is in development. However, according to star Jim Caviezel, there could be more to come for the legendary martyr.
Reports from earlier this year point to a second Passion of Christ is in development. However, according to star Jim Caviezel, there could be more to come for the legendary martyr.
What did Jim Caviezel say about Passion of the Christ 2?
In a recent appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show, Caviezel spoke about a sequel to Passion of the Christ and said he believes it will be split into multiple films. Caviezel has spoken to Mel Gibson – the director of the original film – and believes it could be “two films” or even three.
“I asked him (Gibson) if you would be ready to go in January, he said ‘Yes, maybe.’ I said, “How about the end of fall?” He said, “Yeah, maybe.” So who knows (…) it could be two films, maybe three, but I think it’s two.”
The sequel with the title The Passion of the Christ: ResurrectionFilming is reportedly slated to begin this spring world of role. However, it looks like things could start in the fall instead. Caviezel will reprise his role as Jesus Christ The Passion of Christ.
The Passion of the Christ hit theaters in 2004. The film, directed by Mel Gibson, depicts the last days of Jesus Christ’s life and his crucifixion. The film grossed $612 million on a budget of $30 million. However, critical reception was mixed, with critics divided over the brutal depiction of the Crucifixion and the alleged anti-Semitism.