Tag: Jaakko Ohtonen
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Mel Gibson Recasts Jesus for The Resurrection of the Christ
New Cast, New Era for The Resurrection of the Christ Mel Gibson’s long-gestating follow‑up to The Passion of the Christ is moving forward with a sweeping recast, including a new lead for the role of Jesus. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen, known for his work in The Last Kingdom, has stepped into the title role, replacing…
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Jaakko Ohtonen Replaces Jim Caviezel as Jesus in Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ
New Casting Shifts Quietly Reshape Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ The long-anticipated follow-up to Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ is undergoing a major cast overhaul. Jaakko Ohtonen, the Finnish actor best known for his work in The Last Kingdom, has been cast as Jesus in The Resurrection of the Christ, replacing…
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The Resurrection of the Christ: Gibson Casts Jesus Anew
Gibson Restages a Biblical Epic with a Fresh Jesus Filmmaker Mel Gibson is moving forward with his long‑anticipated follow‑up to The Passion of the Christ, officially titled The Resurrection of the Christ. In a major casting shake‑up, Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen has been cast as Jesus, replacing Jim Caviezel. The news comes as production pushes…