Mel Gibson has officially announced the studio backing his highly anticipated sequel to The Passion of the Christ — and it’s a familiar collaborator.
On Thursday, Gibson and his longtime producing partner Bruce Davey revealed that Lionsgate will serve as the studio partner for the upcoming film The Resurrection of the Christ. Lionsgate previously worked with Gibson on Hacksaw Ridge and Flight Risk. While excitement builds, a release date for the new project has yet to be confirmed.
“For many, many people across the globe, The Resurrection of the Christ is the most anticipated theatrical event in a generation. It is also an awe-inspiring and spectacularly epic theatrical film that is going to leave moviegoers worldwide breathless,” said Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “Mel is one of the greatest directors of our time, and this project is both deeply personal to him and the perfect showcase for his talents as a filmmaker. My relationship with Mel and Bruce dates back 30 years, and I am thrilled to be partnering with them once again on this landmark event for audiences.”
Gibson’s 2016 movie Hacksaw Ridge told the faith-focused story of Desmond Doss, a World War II medic who saved dozens of lives without carrying a weapon. It won two Oscars. Flight Risk, released this year, marked Gibson’s return to the director’s chair with a suspenseful thriller set aboard a small plane in Alaska.
“Lionsgate’s brave, innovative spirit and nimble, can-do attitude have inspired me for a long time, and I couldn’t think of a more perfect distributor for The Resurrection of the Christ,” Gibson said. “I’ve enjoyed working with Adam and the team several times over recent years. I know the clever ingenuity, passion, and ambition the entire team commits to their projects and I’m confident they will bring everything they can to the release of this movie.”
Until last year, 2004’s The Passion of the Christ was the highest-grossing R-rated movie in film history, taking in $83 million opening weekend before ending its run with $370 million domestically. It followed the final hours of Jesus’ life, ending with the resurrection. The Resurrection of the Christ is expected to focus on the time between the crucifixion and the resurrection, as well as the days afterward.
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