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Jim Caviezel Out as Jesus in Gibson's Resurrection Film

10/11/2025

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Jim Caviezel, the actor, will not reprise his role as Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ, set for 2027.
Production will begin soon in Rome, and Mary Magdalene will be recast.
The first part debuts March 26, 2027 (Good Friday), with Part Two on May 6, 2027 (Ascension Day).
The Passion of the Christ (2004) grossed over $600 million globally.

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Story summary

Jim Caviezel, the actor, will not reprise his role as Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ, set for 2027.
Production will begin soon in Rome, and Mary Magdalene will be recast.
The first part debuts March 26, 2027 (Good Friday), with Part Two on May 6, 2027 (Ascension Day).
The Passion of the Christ (2004) grossed over $600 million globally.