https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/mel-gibson-passion-of-the-christ-sequel-lionsgate-1235123717/

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Jim Caviezel Won’t Return as Jesus for Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ
by Ryan Gajewski
October 10, 2025


Jim Caviezel will not return to play Jesus Christ for director Mel Gibson‘s forthcoming follow-ups to the smash hit The Passion of the Christ, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Lionsgate is set to release the two-film project The Resurrection of the Christ theatrically in 2027, with the production aiming to begin soon in Rome. Part One hits theaters March 26, 2027, which is Good Friday. Forty days later, Part Two will debut May 6, 2027, in honor of Ascension Day.

Key roles will be recast for the new movies, as Caviezel will not reprise the titular part of Jesus, while Monica Bellucci also won’t return as Mary Magdalene.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/passion-of-the-christ-jim-caviezel-resurrection-mel-gibson-1236398258/

Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
by Nick Vivarelli
Oct. 14, 2025


Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ has cast Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen (The Last Kingdom) in the role of Jesus, replacing original star Jim Caviezel.

Mary Magdalene, previously played by Monica Bellucci, is now being played by Cuban actress Mariela Garriga of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.

https://variety.com/2025/film/global/mel-gibson-resurrection-of-the-christ-new-jesus-mary-magdalene-1236552209/

See Mel Gibson's New Jesus in The Resurrection of the Christ
by Derek Lawrence
May 21, 2026


On Thursday, Lionsgate marked the end of filming on Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ by releasing the first look at the long-awaited follow-up to 2004's The Passion of the Christ.

Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen officially steps in as Jesus, taking over the role from original star Jim Caviezel.

The Resurrection of the Christ will be released as two films: Part One opens in theaters on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027, and Part Two will follow on the next Ascension Day, May 25, 2028.

https://ew.com/resurrection-of-the-christ-first-look-mel-gibson-new-jesus-11981941