Tag: Lionsgate
-
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…
-
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…