Mel Gibson was the latest guest on Joe Rogan's popular podcast and during the lengthy interview, the veteran actor said he hopes to begin production on a Passion Of The Christ sequel next year. "I'm hoping next year sometime.

Mel Gibson's sequel to The Passion of the Christ will be like an "acid trip," according to remarks made by the director/actor in a recent interview. Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson shared ambitious plans to continue the story of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion in 2004's epic biblical drama.

Mel Gibson was in no way tempted to star as Jesus in Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ,” despite the auteur wanting to cast him. Gibson said during the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast that Scorsese approached him while they were staying at the same hotel in London to lead “The Last Temptation of Christ.

Mel Gibson has given an update on his much-delayed sequel to 2004's Biblical blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ." Speaking on Joe Rogan's podcast, he said production on the film - which has been in development since at least 2016 - could begin in 2026.

When podcast host Joe Rogan asked who would be playing Jesus, in the sequel set after the Christian icon’s resurrection, Gibson said he planned to bring back original star Jim Caviezel. He claimed that the project would use digital de-ageing technology to make Caviezel appear 20 years younger.

"I'll just tell you this, it's an acid trip," the director said of the sequel to 2004's 'The Passion of the Christ'