As we reported in mid-September, Mel Gibson is scouting locations for the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ', although it is unclear whether the film will be filmed before or after the next installment in the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise. . Speaking to Comic Book, Gibson said that, at the moment, it is unknown which film he will direct first. According to the filmmaker, there are still many obstacles to overcome for both projects that will ultimately determine which comes first. “I don't know, and that's the funny thing; I mean, there are several obstacles to getting any movie off the ground, and not just in terms of budget, but there are a million reasons why something makes it and why it doesn't. “Gibson said. “So right now, it's really kind of a toss-up. You know, what comes first and what came first, the chicken or the egg.” Currently, we know little about 'Lethal Weapon 5'although Gibson previously made it clear that he will bring back Danny Glover and that the film will be a tribute to Richard Donner, director of the first four installments of the franchise who sadly passed away in 2021. According to Gibson, the film will be “fun” at the same time. “quite serious,” and will address “a couple of difficult issues.” On the other hand, it is expected that 'The Passion of the Christ 2' feature Jim Caviezel again in the role of Jesus, whose miraculous resurrection will be the focus of the next installment. Last year, the Oscar-winning director said he had co-written two different scripts, one of which is described as “an acid trip that will take audiences to other realms.” Although it was released worldwide in its original (Aramaic) version with subtitles, 'The Passion of the Christ' was a complete success, grossing $611 million at the global box office for an estimated budget of $30 million, becoming the highest-grossing non-English language film in history and the fifth film in the ranking of R-rated films.
