Gibson confirmed in late 2016 that he was working on a sequel to “The Passion Of The Christ.” He said he hoped the film would be more than just a chronological retelling of the events of the resurrection. The Sequel is Confirmed. By Yohana Dest a. January 31, 2018. Mel Gibson is making a sequel to his 2004 megablockbuster The Passion of the Christ, and Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in that film, will reprise his role. In the same fashion, the sequel focuses on the events that occurred 3 days between the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His resurrection. Rachel Leah January 30, 2018 8:40PM (UTC) In 2016, Mel Gibson confirmed that a sequel to his controversial, blockbuster portrayal of the crucifixion, "The Passion of the Christ" in the works. Passion of the Christ 2: When is Mel Gibson’s Jesus Christ Resurrection sequel released? It’s sequel will portray Jesus’ Resurrection and the 40 days afterward up to His Ascension. The Passion of the Christ (2004) focuses on the 24 hours encompassing Jesus Christ's passion. Mel Gibson has said that the sequel will likely delve into the spiritual realm. It did briefly show evidence of the resurrection but it was left more as implied than shown on depth on camera. The Passion of the Christ was a movie about Jesus’ last 12 hours on earth. Jim Caviezel is in talks to reprise his role as Jesus. A sequel to Mel Gibson’s 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ" about the crucifixion of Jesus is reportedly in the works and will be the biggest movie ever created, an actor told USA Today. January 30, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – Actor Jim Caviezel, world-famous for his portrayal of Jesus in the blockbuster 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ, has confirmed that he … Mel Gibson Is Seriously Moving Forward with a Passion of the Christ Sequel. The Passion of the Christ (or simply The Passion) is a 2004 American biblical drama film produced, co-written and directed by Mel Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, Maia Morgenstern as the Virgin Mary, and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. Jim Caviezel is very much on board with director Mel Gibson's plan to shoot a sequel to The Passion of the Christ. This film is the sequel of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004). The first Passion of the Christ focused mainly on Jesus’ death. The new movie, which has been confirmed, is supposed to be more focused on the resurrection.