By:Dominic La-Viola
Mel Gibson has started production on his latest endeavor, The Resurrection of Christ, the follow-up film to his 2004 film, The Passion of Christ. One of the highest-grossing independent films of all time, coming in at over 610 million dollars.
The film takes three days after Christ’s crucifixion on Good Friday. Given the time frame that has passed from the original film back in 2004, they have no choice but to recast everyone.
Now, I use the words no choice; however, they do have a choice, one in which some filmmakers would have done. Although one I don’t agree with, and I don’t think many would agree with either.
Using CGI and the deaging program, in order to make all the actors look as they did back in 2004. Now, insiders say it was a smart thing to recast, due to the cost it would take to de-age everyone using the technology. Yet, I agree with his decision to recast for a different reason entirely.
Recasting the film is what should be done, not only to help cut the cost of the budget but also to help stay true to the art of filmmaking. We are on the brink of AI invading the film industry in a very, very real way.
What seemed harmless in The Irishman is becoming more and more threatening. The use of CGI and computer-generated images is going from a tool to a replacement. Although that is an outlook for another article within itself.
Now, it’s not said why Gibson chose to recast and what the reason was behind that, since there are now very real ways to de-age and make them look as they once did. As we have seen in The Irishman. Personally, I think it’s the right choice, but only time will tell.
The film is being broken up into two movies, both of which are going to be released in 2027. Another smart move, releasing the films close in proximity to keep viewers engaged and wanting more. Which prolonged sequels have seen a decline in success, due to the lack of anticipation and relevance, due to prolonged production.
As far as casting goes, the role of Mary Magdalene is going to be played by Mariela Garriga. The role of Peter is being welded by Pier Luigi Pasino and the role do Pontius Pilate will be played by Ricardo Scamarcio.
The film “The Resurrection of the Christ” is being produced by Gibson, Bruce Davey with Lionsgate as the studio partner.
Gibson has described the sequels as an “acid trip,” adding that he “never read anything like” the scripts, which the filmmaker wrote alongside “Braveheart” screenwriter Randall Wallace. When asked about the film to which he and Randall Wallace co wrote together.
Given that the original film is spoken in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin which is said to create a more historical accuracy. I would imagine the sequel will follow suit.
Beyond knowing a bite of information, give the tittle of the film and what little information we were given, from Mel Gipson himself. The details of the plot are being kept under wraps.