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  • Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Balancing Blockbusters, Politics, and Passion

    Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Balancing Blockbusters, Politics, and Passion
    Sep 6 2025
    Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Mel Gibson has dominated headlines this week as he continues to defy Hollywood’s expectations by balancing blockbuster ambitions and unexpected political visibility. According to Deadline and JoBlo.com, Gibson confirmed during his recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience that the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ—titled The Resurrection of the Christ—is no longer a single film but a two-part biblical epic. The script, co-written with his brother Donald and Braveheart’s Randall Wallace, took nearly seven years to develop and Gibson described it as “acid trip storytelling.” Lionsgate announced a bold release plan, with Part One hitting theaters Good Friday March 26 2027 and Part Two on Ascension Day May 6 2027. Jim Caviezel will reprise his role as Jesus, and special effects will help him match his look from the original. Gibson’s ambitious storytelling aims to cover ground from the fall of the angels to the death of the last apostle, a narrative he admitted is “super ambitious” but something he is determined to pull off. Fans are watching closely as this trilogy could become a career-defining achievement and a major moment in contemporary religious cinema, per AOL and Watch With Us.

    On the business front, Gibson took time to promote Flight Risk, his upcoming thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, following a new Lionsgate featurette. While the film earned roughly fifty million dollars globally despite mixed reviews, Gibson seemed energized by the challenge and the marketing blitz attracted wide attention on social media, especially from Lionsgate’s channels. He is also in active development for Lethal Weapon 5, confirmed during a May 2025 fan expo reunion with Danny Glover. Gibson addressed production delays tied to honoring the late director Richard Donner but assured fans he is pushing the project forward.

    A surprising political development landed Gibson’s name in major news: The New York Times reports that the Justice Department will restore Gibson’s gun rights, a decision drawing controversy due to his prior domestic violence conviction. The former Justice official involved stated she was pressured due to Gibson’s “personal relationship” with Donald Trump—a claim both the department and Gibson sidestepped directly, though Gibson joked about the situation to Entertainment Weekly. Adding a touch of Hollywood-surreal, Trump named Gibson as a “Special Envoy” to bring business back to Hollywood alongside Stallone and Voight, a move Gibson claimed surprised even him.

    Internationally, the Sydney Morning Herald has linked Gibson’s name to a far-right group near Porepunkah, Australia, prompting Australian TV discussion about his political views. Gibson appeared on Ray Martin’s show shortly after these revelations, getting pointedly “political,” though specific commentary remains unverified.

    Finally, Gibson continues to maintain a visible but guarded family life. He made a rare public appearance with his youngest children Lucia and Lars in September last year, and recent YouTube coverage highlighted his role as a devoted partner and father to nine, while quietly contributing to philanthropies focused on children’s health and conservation.

    Pop culture chatter kicked up this week as a viral Fox & Friends segment replayed Gibson’s on-air confrontation with California Governor Gavin Newsom; Gibson’s wildfire commentary quickly made the social rounds and triggered a broader conversation about celebrity influence in state politics. Through all the headlines Gibson is recognized as a force in film, a lightning rod in politics, and a fixture of ongoing tabloid fascination.

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    4 min
  • Mel Gibson's Lethal Comeback: Sequels, Surprises, and Staying Power

    Mel Gibson's Lethal Comeback: Sequels, Surprises, and Staying Power
    Sep 2 2025
    Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Mel Gibson has been making headlines lately for several notable reasons. Just days ago, Gibson confirmed during an interview on the Inspire Me podcast that production is underway for Lethal Weapon 5, where he’s both starring and directing—the first time he’s taken over the director’s chair since the passing of Richard Donner. Gibson remarked that he’s committed to fulfilling Donner’s vision for this fifth and final installment, saying the team built upon Donner’s screenplay and that he’s “pretty happy with it. It’s good,” as reported by Cracked and IMDb News. This is significant, as Gibson tries to revive a franchise that’s defined ‘buddy-cop’ cinema for decades and address some of the criticisms that have surfaced around the movie’s racial themes.

    His public appearances remain rare, but Mel was spotted at Vince Vaughn’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on August 12. Looking notably casual in a white polo shirt and shorts, Gibson drew media attention for appearing “unrecognizable” and for openly supporting Vaughn, with whom he co-starred in Dragged Across Concrete. According to AOL Entertainment, Gibson was all smiles, flashing for cameras alongside Vaughn and the actor’s family—a strikingly low-key outing for a celebrity often dogged by controversy. Reactions online focused as much on his unexpectedly laid-back look as on his surprising attendance.

    Business-wise, one of the biggest headlines is the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Lionsgate recently announced that Gibson’s follow up, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, will be split into two movies, with Part One landing in theaters on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and Part Two scheduled for Ascension Day, May 6, 2027. Gibson described the screenplay during a visit to the Joe Rogan podcast as “an acid trip,” suggesting the story will cover everything from the fall of the angels to the death of the last apostle. This ambitious scope—moving far beyond the original Passion film—is viewed by many in the industry as a potential milestone for religious filmmaking.

    Gibson also generated headlines this week for throwing his support behind a campaign to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom. As reported by AOL News, he criticized Newsom publicly, stating the governor “doesn’t give a damn” about the state. This foray into politics sparked lively debate across social media, though most major outlets continue to treat any Gibson political commentary with scrutiny due to his history of controversial statements, making it unclear what long-term impact his remarks may have.

    On social media, Gibson’s image was featured in a viral meme campaign that placed him in various pop culture contexts. According to Spreaker’s audio biography commentary, these memes poked fun at his polarizing reputation and ignited discussion threads debating his legacy.

    In other news related to Gibson’s past projects, the passing of Graham Greene—Oscar-nominated actor who starred with Gibson in Maverick—was noted by entertainment outlets including Deadline. Greene’s death prompted tributes from fans who fondly recalled his collaboration with Gibson.

    There’s also renewed interest in Gibson’s voice work on Chicken Run, which has just arrived on Netflix for September. As noted by Screen Rant, Gibson’s lead role as Rocky in the animated film is now being rediscovered by a fresh audience and critics alike describe the movie as “impossible to dislike.” This brief streaming resurgence demonstrates how Gibson’s more family-friendly projects continue to hold cultural value.

    While Gibson’s career has been shaped by both celebrated achievements and high-profile controversies, this latest burst of activity—directing major sequels, stepping back into public events, and making political pronouncements—is drawing renewed attention to his enduring, if divisive, place in Hollywood. No new major scandals are reported at this time, though past incidents and statements still color coverage of every move he makes.

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    4 min
  • Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Passion Sequel, Malta Epic, and Lethal Weapon Reunion

    Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Passion Sequel, Malta Epic, and Lethal Weapon Reunion
    Aug 30 2025
    Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Mel Gibson has had a conspicuously active few days on multiple fronts with developments both professionally and publicly that could shape the next chapter of his career. The most high-profile headline is his arrival in Italy to commence preparation and production for the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Gibson was seen in Matera, southern Italy, and was welcomed by Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli. The project, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is a Lionsgate-backed sequel set to begin principal photography at Cinecittà studios, with Gibson producing through his Icon banner. In a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson described the film as an acid trip and confirmed the intention to shoot in 2026, keeping the original’s Jim Caviezel in the lead role. Gibson revealed that the script, co-written with his brother and screenwriter Randall Wallace, is ambitious and unconventional. According to a recent press release cited by IMDb, the story will be told across two films, with Part One officially slated for release March 26, 2027, coinciding with religious holy days.

    While in Europe, Gibson also sparked curiosity by confirming that, beyond Passion work, he was recently in Malta for location-scouting related to a TV limited series about the Siege of Malta. Social media and entertainment outlets have picked up speculation about a Gibson-led historical epic set among the famed knights, adding intrigue but no official confirmation on an imminent start for that project.

    On the acting front, Gibson’s new film Monster Summer has hit theaters, though not with universal acclaim. ScreenRant and other outlets report the movie sits at a modest 50 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, marking another entry in what’s been described as a streak of lukewarm critical receptions for his recent acting work.

    Gibson’s directorial effort Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, and Michelle Dockery, opened in January and performed well at the box office, getting a surge of social media mentions and attracting some renewed attention to Gibson’s career from both fans and detractors.

    Publicly, he made headlines for a surprise reunion with Danny Glover at MegaCon in Orlando. The fan-favorite Lethal Weapon duo received a standing ovation, stirring nostalgic excitement and rekindling online chatter about the long-gestating Lethal Weapon 5 project.

    On social media, Mel Gibson’s image made the rounds as part of a tongue-in-cheek meme campaign placing celebrities in pop culture contexts, notably a viral Gavin Newsom meme depicting Newsom as Mel Gibson in The Patriot—a testament to Gibson’s lasting imprint on internet culture. There have been no significant public controversies reported in the past week and no new personal scandals. Most media coverage, from Variety to People to fan-driven outlets, is focusing on his creative output and professional moves, rather than past controversies or personal matters. Collectively, the launch of The Passion sequel and the continued visibility in both film and fan conventions mark a significant potential turning point in Gibson’s post-scandal biography, suggesting a persistent relevance, if sometimes polarizing, on the entertainment landscape.

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    4 min
  • Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel, Flight Risk Fallout, and Enduring Star Power

    Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel, Flight Risk Fallout, and Enduring Star Power
    Aug 26 2025
    Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Mel Gibson continues to generate headlines on multiple fronts the past several days. His most significant move is putting his long-discussed Passion of the Christ sequel into active preproduction. Entertainment Weekly broke the news that The Resurrection of the Christ will be released as two separate films, with Part One targeting Good Friday March 26, 2027, and Part Two set for Ascension Day forty days later. Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will reprise their roles, and the ambitious project is being spearheaded by Gibson through his Icon Productions shingle. Lionsgate confirmed this double-movie approach, citing the sheer scale and metaphysical content, which Gibson himself described as an acid trip—including scenes set in Hell and Sheol. He revealed on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast that after years of scripting with Randall Wallace, they are finally gearing up to shoot, with plans to film at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and locations across Southern Italy, per Variety.

    Meanwhile, the action-thriller Flight Risk, which Gibson recently directed and stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, has become the subject of industry chatter. While the film underperformed at the box office and left critics unimpressed, it did better with general audiences, earning a 62 percent score from viewers, a fact highlighted by Collider. Promotion for Flight Risk included a behind-the-scenes featurette released by Lionsgate, and Gibson has made the rounds on big platforms, stoking further public curiosity about both his filmmaking and his public persona.

    On the personal appearance circuit, Orlando Weekly announced that Gibson and Lethal Weapon co-star Danny Glover are special guests at MegaCon, drawing crowds for solo and tandem photo ops plus autograph sessions. This public-facing activity keeps his fanbase engaged and in the news.

    Gibson's classic films are also enjoying new life on streaming: The 2023 noir Desperation Road, where he stars alongside Garrett Hedlund and Ryan Hurst, has cracked the Netflix top 10 in multiple countries. Additionally, his 2000 epic The Patriot has surged in streaming popularity on Paramount plus, according to a recent FlixPatrol update.

    On social media, a recent Instagram post showed Gibson and long-time partner Rosalind Ross enjoying the King John's Summer Prom Festival in Trim at an Irish Philharmonic Orchestra concert, which generated warm fan response.

    Mel remains a lightning rod in larger cultural commentary. As noted in a recent Shockya feature on Hollywood’s power dynamics, he is cast as a rebel voice in the industry, frequently cited for challenging corruption and exposing abuse—an angle that continues to be referenced with both admiration and controversy in media.

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    3 min
  • Mel Gibson's Resurrection: Iconic Filmmaker's Controversial Comeback and Creative Rebirth

    Mel Gibson's Resurrection: Iconic Filmmaker's Controversial Comeback and Creative Rebirth
    Aug 26 2025
    Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Mel Gibson has been highly visible over the past few days, making headlines both for his career moves and his enduring reputation as one of Hollywood’s most polarizing figures. The biggest recent news is Gibson’s revelation on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast that he plans to start filming the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ, now officially titled The Resurrection of the Christ, sometime next year. Deadline and JoBlo.com highlighted this as a major directorial return for Gibson, who spent seven years co-writing the script with his brother and Braveheart collaborator Randall Wallace. In a press release, the project was confirmed to be split into two parts, with the first installment slated for a March 26, 2027 release, pegged to Good Friday. Jim Caviezel is set to reprise his role as Jesus, and filming is expected to begin in Italy as early as this month. Gibson himself has described the story as an “acid trip through salvation history,” hinting at a creative approach that departs from his famously brutal 2004 original.

    Social media has also been buzzing with fresh sightings of Gibson, including a popular Instagram post showing him at Caffè Canova in Rome, which drew plenty of fan chatter and speculation regarding the sequel’s Italian filming location. Another official fan site confirmed filming activities are already underway in Rome.

    Business-wise, Gibson is actively promoting his latest directorial effort, Flight Risk, a Mark Wahlberg action thriller produced by Lionsgate. A new featurette dropped in the past week, and outlets like JoBlo.com are covering the rollout. Meanwhile, Gibson’s name popped up in connection with Monster Summer, a horror adventure film now premiering on Paramount+ with Showtime, where he stars alongside Mason Thames.

    On the public appearance circuit, MegaCon Orlando lists Gibson and his Lethal Weapon co-star Danny Glover as special guests for photo ops and autographs, drawing significant crowd interest and commentary on both nostalgia and controversy. Culturally, Gibson continues to be cast as a rebel voice in Hollywood. A Shockya investigation branded him a surviving icon among whistleblowers and outspoken critics of industry corruption, referencing his role in refusing to be silenced despite legal and PR pressures.

    Recent interviews have also reignited scrutiny about Gibson’s troubled past, particularly his notorious antisemitic outburst from years ago. Jason Isaacs, his former co-star from The Patriot, recounted their post-scandal encounter in Vulture, calling Gibson’s remarks “unforgivable” and underscoring the shadow of old controversies even as Gibson mounts his newest creative ventures.

    A lighter note appeared at the Oscars, with Mel Gibson’s lighthearted reaction to girlfriend Rosalind Ross’ post-baby look making entertainment headlines in a flurry of social posts and tabloid summaries.

    In summary, Mel Gibson is front and center: launching a multiyear religious epic, directing a fresh action film, engaging fans on the convention circuit, maintaining a social media presence, and remaining entangled in ongoing public debates about his legacy. The biographical weight likely rests most with the twin Resurrection films, promising to reframe his career while reopening old conversations about artistry, controversy, and redemption.

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    4 min
  • Mel Gibson's Resurrection: Passion Sequel, Politics, and Polarizing Legacy

    Mel Gibson's Resurrection: Passion Sequel, Politics, and Polarizing Legacy
    Aug 23 2025
    Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Mel Gibson has returned to major international headlines this week with the official announcement that his long-delayed sequel The Resurrection of the Christ will not only go forward with studio backing from Lionsgate but will actually arrive in two parts. The first is set for March 26, 2027, Good Friday, and the second will follow on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027. The sequels, starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus, will reportedly take a bold narrative leap, with Gibson describing the scripts as nothing short of an acid trip through salvation history, and production is set to begin in Italy this month—one of the most anticipated developments since The Passion of the Christ upended box office expectations twenty years ago. Variety reports that Lionsgate has locked in distribution, meaning this once-stalled project, endlessly rumored and speculated over in Hollywood, is finally real and, for the many faithful tracking its every update, potentially a biographical turning point in cementing Gibson’s legacy.

    On the festival circuit and in the streaming world, Gibson has another new release: Monster Summer, his 2024 horror adventure with Mason Thames, is debuting on Paramount Plus with Showtime, extending his late-career run as a dependable genre star. Meanwhile, Gibson remains a discussion point in pop culture, as social media buzzes about his recent public appearance at an Armenian church service in Rome, with fan-shot photos circulating widely. Separately, a video interview posted by TMZ spurred online debate, as Gibson repeated his support for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, disparaging her with a dismissive remark that echoed talking points from the Republican campaign. This appearance, and Trump’s continued invocation of Gibson’s persona on social media, confirm that the actor-director is as politically polarizing as ever, with his every utterance pored over by both supporters and detractors.

    Recent Hollywood chatter has also included Andrew Garfield—Oscar-nominated for working with Gibson on Hacksaw Ridge—telling People magazine that Gibson deserves to keep making movies, emphasizing the personal healing Gibson claims to have done since his 2006 scandal. That period and Gibson’s struggle with being ostracized were further highlighted in a candid new interview where he credited Robert Downey Jr. for standing by him during the fallout. Meanwhile, Jason Isaacs, Gibson’s former co-star in The Patriot, reignited difficult conversations around Gibson’s past antisemitic remarks, calling them unconscionable and unforgivable during a recent press interview, a reminder that for every new project, old controversies are still part of the narrative.

    Headlines this week confirm that Mel Gibson remains impossible to ignore. With a high-profile film comeback officially greenlit, a steady presence on streaming platforms, personal and political statements stirring the cultural pot, and his decades-old scandals still fueling debate, Gibson is poised—for better or worse—to once again shape the cinema and celebrity conversation in a way few others can.

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    3 min
  • Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel Resurrects in 2027: Ireland Hints & Rome Sightings

    Mel Gibson's Passion Sequel Resurrects in 2027: Ireland Hints & Rome Sightings
    Aug 12 2025
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    In the past few days, the biggest headline is that Mel Gibson’s long-promised sequel to The Passion of the Christ is officially arriving as a two-part theatrical release: The Resurrection of the Christ Part One is slated for Good Friday 2027 with Part Two on Ascension Day, backed by Lionsgate and Icon Productions, a biographically significant move that reaffirms his position as a major director after two decades of development, according to The Christian Post and Catholic News Agency. According to The Christian Post, Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, and Francesco De Vito are returning, with filming tied to Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and historic locations in Italy; Gibson has previously discussed advanced de-aging plans for Caviezel and described the script as unlike anything he has read. Catholic News Agency, via The Catholic Thing, echoes the two-part 2027 rollout, underscoring the scale and long-term importance for his filmography.

    Over the weekend, he was back in Ireland for the Braveheart 30th anniversary celebrations in Trim, County Meath, making a warmly received public appearance that drew local and international attention. In an interview at the event, he teased a potential new Ireland‑filmed project, calling it perfect but not yet with legs under it, and said he absolutely plans to come back to shoot, according to RTÉ Entertainment. This is developing and not greenlit; Gibson kept details deliberately vague to avoid copycat concepts, so treat this as early-stage intention rather than confirmed production.

    On the ground, fan and event posts corroborated his presence at Trim Castle for the anniversary weekend and as guest of honour at the King John Summer Prom August 8–10, including images and clips from the festivities and tributes, as seen on Instagram via melgibson_fansiteitaly and related reposts. These social mentions verify appearances but are not official news outlets; they primarily document public moments from the event.

    Separately, social clips this week placed him in Rome, with walk-and-talk street encounters and a Piazza di Spagna sighting, but these are fan videos without confirmed context. Treat the suggestion that he is acting in front of the camera in Rome as unconfirmed unless matched by studio or trade reporting.

    In sum, the confirmed biographical driver right now is the formal two-part release plan for The Resurrection of the Christ in 2027 with Lionsgate and Icon Productions, per The Christian Post and Catholic News Agency. The Ireland appearance and tease of a new project are on record via RTÉ, while Rome and fan footage provide color but remain unverified beyond documenting public sightings.

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    3 min
  • Mel Gibson's Irish Homecoming: Braveheart Nostalgia and Epic Sequel Plans

    Mel Gibson's Irish Homecoming: Braveheart Nostalgia and Epic Sequel Plans
    Aug 9 2025
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    If you have been following Mel Gibson over the past few days, it is hard to miss the buzz around his public appearances and career milestones. The main headlines center on Gibson’s return to Ireland to mark the 30th anniversary of Braveheart, the Oscar-winning film he directed, produced, and starred in. Saturday saw Gibson in Trim, Co Meath, where much of Braveheart was filmed, for a weekend-long King John Summer Prom Festival brimming with nostalgia and star power. Gibson was guest of honour alongside a host of Braveheart cast alumni, including David O’Hara, Angus Macfadyen, and Mhairi Calvey. He greeted hundreds of fans, posed for selfies, autographed limited edition posters—all for charity—and even accepted a crocheted shamrock for good luck from a fan according to the Irish Examiner and Independent. Gibson openly credited Ireland and its “hospitable” people for the film’s lasting success, recounting how local extras and incentives helped launch the production. Crowds lined up at Trim Castle Hotel for the chance to meet him, with proceeds from the autograph session supporting the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund for struggling actors.

    As for business activity, Gibson is deeply immersed in his next big project, The Resurrection of the Christ, officially unveiled earlier this week by Lionsgate. Major headlines from The Catholic Herald and IMDb confirm that the religious epic has been split into two parts, with releases strategically set for Good Friday and the Feast of Ascension in spring 2027. Gibson is directing and producing, building on the global success of The Passion of the Christ—which remains a high-water mark for independent filmmaking. In interviews including a recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Gibson described the sequel as his “most difficult and ambitious challenge” and hinted at exploring theological depth and cosmic significance, suggesting a much grander scope than the first film (Catholic Herald). The script, refined over six years with his brother Donal, promises an emotionally and visually intense experience.

    Gibson also made a social media splash with festival appearances documented by fansites on Instagram. Images and snippets from Rome and Meath capture him mingling with audiences, looking “a bit tired but great,” as reported by attendees.

    Adding to his active schedule, Gibson and fellow Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover were confirmed for this weekend’s MegaCon fan convention in Orlando, offering solo and tandem photo ops and autographs as highlighted by Orlando Weekly. This marks another public reunion for the iconic action duo.

    There are no major controversies or unconfirmed rumors circulating beyond the verified events and official project announcements. The combination of Braveheart nostalgia, high-profile appearances, and ambitious filmmaking underscores Gibson’s enduring place in pop culture and his ability to drive projects that capture public attention and critical anticipation.

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    3 min