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Within the framework of Holy Week 2024one of the most sought after and watched films is “Passion of Christ”directed by none other than Mel Gibsonbut doubts arise about the sequel and What happened to its protagonist Jim Caviezelthat is why here we tell you everything that is known so far.
Let us remember that this film that came out in 2004, that is, 20 years ago, generated various criticism for the crudeness of some scenesHowever, this did not prevent it from having a somewhat unexpected success, despite also the rejection of major film studios.
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And, as they say, Mel Gibson would have invested about $45 million out of his own pocketand not leave out the possibility of a second part.
Will The Passion of Christ have a sequel?
It was in 2016 when the filmmaker revealed that I would already be working on a sequelsince he would have been putting together the script, because he indicated this in an interview with Stephen Colbert.
However, on that occasion, Mel Gibson stated that the film would be completed in approximately three yearsremember the chain Univisionsince the movie star also stated that “It is a big topic”, which could not be planned in a short time.
However, on more than one occasion the name of the second part of the film in the voice of both its creator and the protagonist, Jim Cazivel.
In that sense, the sequel would be titled “The Passion of Christ: Resurrection”since the plot would focus on the moments and days after the crucifixion of Jesusas well as his reunion with the apostles.
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What happened to Jim Caviezel?
On several occasions, the actor stated that he always He looked for the perfect role for his artistic careeralthough he never imagined, the challenges and repercussions that filming The Passion of the Christ would bring.
According to the aforementioned media, during the filming of the film, the artist was struck by lightningwhich led him to have two surgeries, and even, there would took up to five years to recoverWell, in an interview, he confessed that “He died on the operating room table.”
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Another challenge was that Mel Gibson had told him that it would probably be difficult for him to receive job offersafter the movie, but he wanted to accept it and the warning became a reality.
Finally and After “The Passion of the Christ,” Jim Caviezel went at least seven years without landing a successful rolealthough he has admitted that He also doesn’t like “explicit love” scenes or violence.out of respect for his wife and because he considers it a “sin.”