The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two
2028 American film
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The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two is an upcoming American epic biblical drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Gibson from a script he co-wrote with Randall Wallace, and based on the story he wrote with his brother Donal Gibson and Wallace. It serves as the third and final film in a trilogy from the filmmaker, and is intended to be a direct-sequel to the 2027 film The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.
- Mel Gibson
- Randall Wallace
- Mel Gibson
- Donal Gibson
- Randall Wallace
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| Directed by | Mel Gibson |
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| Based on | Canonical Gospels |
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| Cinematography | Robrecht Heyvaert |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $100 million[1] |
Cast
- Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus
- Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene
- Pier Luigi Pasino as Peter
- Kasia Smutniak as Mary, mother of Jesus
- Riccardo Scamarcio as Pontius Pilate
- Rupert Everett as Abraham
- Andrea Misuraca as king Solomon
- Lorenzo Richelmy as king David
- Patrizio Pelizzi as Roman Soldier
- Vincenzo Nemolato as Apostle Matthew
- Emma Riotta as Joanna
- Alessandro Cremona as Noah
- Vincent Papa as Inn Keeper
- Marcello Fonte as Apostle
- Marco Pancrazi as Tomb Guard
- Francesco Di Leva as Apostle
- Leonardo Maltese
- Alessandro Sperduti as Apostle
Production
In August 2025, it was reported that The Resurrection of the Christ would be split into two parts, with the first installment releasing in March 2027.[2] By October, Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci had exited the film, with their roles as Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene currently being recast.[3] Days later, it was announced that the entire cast of the original movie would be replaced due to the cost of using de-aging CGI special effects. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen was cast as Jesus, replacing Caviezel; Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene, replacing Belucci; Kasia Smutniak as Mary (mother of Jesus), replacing Maia Morgenstern; Pier Luigi Pasino as Peter, replacing Francesco De Vito; and Riccardo Scamarcio as Pontius Pilate, replacing Hristo Naumov Shopov; while Rupert Everett was cast in a then-undisclosed role.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 6, 2025. The film was shot entirely at Cinecittà Studios in Rome; and was completed simultaneously with Part One.[5][6]
Release
The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two is scheduled to be released on Ascension Day in the United States on May 25, 2028.[9] It was previously scheduled to release May 6, 2027.[2]
