Richard is a writer/journalist from Oregon (by way of California) with a love of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and all kinds of entertainment. He joined MovieWeb in January 2026 as a Movie & TV Writer/Editor. Richard has published articles, videos, and interviews with The Direct (Senior Writer), Agents of Fandom, and The Illuminerdi, and has attended a handful of live Comic Cons, premieres, and other events.
Lionsgate Films released the first look at director Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, a direct sequel to his 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ. This image shows Jaakko Ohtonen as the titular Jesus Christ, taking over the role from original star Jim Caviezel. Donning a set of white robes with a long shawl, Jesus stands in front of a horde of followers on the top of a green hill, but no plot details can be discerned from the new image. Additionally, Lionsgate confirmed that the sequel will be delayed from its original release date, now coming to theaters on May 6, 2027. The next movie, The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two, will then debut on May 25, 2028.
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