The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two

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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.

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.[1] By October, Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci had exited the film, with their roles as Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene currently being recast.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4][5]

Filming wrapped on April 30, 2026.[6][7]

Release

The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two is scheduled to be released on Ascension Day in the United States on May 25, 2028.[8] It was previously scheduled to release May 6, 2027.[1]

References

  1. 1.[1.2]McClintock, Pamela (August 5, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' to Now Be Two Films That Will Both Open in Spring 2027". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  2. 2.Greer, Carlos (October 10, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' sequel to star new Jesus, cast". Page Six. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  3. 3.Vivarelli, Nick (October 14, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  4. 4.Ntim, Zac (March 26, 2025). "'The Resurrection Of The Christ:' Mel Gibson To Begin Shooting Sequel This Summer, Says Rome's Cinecittà Studios Boss". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  5. 5.Vivarelli, Nick (October 14, 2024). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  6. 6.Wiseman, Andreas (April 30, 2026). "The Resurrection of the Christ Wraps Production". YouTube. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  7. 7.McPherson, Chris (May 2, 2026). "The Official Sequel to One of the Most Divisive Movies Ever Made Has Wrapped Filming". Collider.
  8. 8.Goldsmith, Jill (May 21, 2026). "Lionsgate Shifts 'The Resurrection Of The Christ' Release Dates, 'Part Two' Moves To 2028". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2026.