The possibility of a sequel to The Passion of the Christ suddenly emerges
In June 2024, it was reported that Mel Gibson, star of the popular buddy detective film Lethal Weapon series, would also be directing the fifth film. However, the next film may not be Lethal Weapon 5? Gibson's next film is likely to be a sequel to The Passion of the Christ (2004), which he directed. The previous film depicted the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ and his resurrection, and it is reported that several cast members, including Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus Christ, will return to the sequel.
One clue is that in the second week of September 2024, Italpress of the Republic of Malta reported that Gibson visited Malta to discuss a possible film project with authorities and met with Prime Minister Robert Abela. At that time, Gibson is believed to have been looking for a location for the sequel to The Passion of the Christ.
So, will the next film be Lethal Weapon 5 or a sequel to The Passion?
In an interview with Comicbook.com, Gibson said, "I don't know. That's the fun part." "There are obstacles to making any film. Not just the budget, but like 1,010,000 reasons why something works or doesn't work. At this point, it's a matter of luck as to which will come first, the chicken or the egg," he added. The reality is that even Gibson himself doesn't fully understand.
In Lethal Weapon 5, Richard Donner, who worked on the previous four films, was scheduled to continue as director, but after Donner passed away in 2021 due to cardiopulmonary failure, Gibson will take over as director to take over his legacy. The script was completed in 2022, and filming was initially expected to begin in 2023, but it seems that there is no specific schedule at this time.