Mel Gibson sequel to ‘The Passion’ to start filming in August after 20-year wait

Mel Gibson’s sequel to his hit movieThe Passion of the Christ is set to begin production in Italy this August. The new film, The Resurrection of the Christ, been 20 years in the waiting.

The Passion of the Christ was released in 2004 and garnered a profit of $370 million domestically, becoming both acclaimed and controversial for its graphic portrayal of the sufferings of Christ on His way to Cavalry. Many credit it as the movie that opened the door to faith-based films and media production taking off in Hollywood.