Mel Gibson Reveals Title of Long-DelayedPassion of the ChristSequel, Hopes to Film It in 2026

Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel in 2004’s The Passion of the Christ.Photo:VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty; Newmarket/courtesy Everett Collection VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty; Newmarket/courtesy Everett Collection Mel Gibsonis offering an update on the long-delayed sequel to his 2004 filmThe Passion of the Christ.Gibson, 69, appeared onThe Joe Rogan Experiencepodcastto promote his new movie as director,Flight Risk. During the interview he confirmed he plans to film the sequel to his biblical epic in 2026.

Mel Gibson Reveals Which (Controversial) Actor He Still Wants to Work with: He's a 'Tricky Customer'

Mel Gibson at MegaCon in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 7, 2025.Photo:Gerardo Mora/Getty Gerardo Mora/Getty After nearly 50 years in the entertainment industry,Mel Gibsonstill has a dream collaborator wish list. The 69-year-old actor andFlight Riskdirector made an appearance in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 7, where he spoke on a panel duringMegaConat the Orange County Convention Center about his career and personal life. “He can be kind of a tricky customer, but I love this kidShia LaBeouf,” Gibson continued.

Mel Gibson Reveals Why He Turned Down James Bond andGladiatorRoles

From L: Timothy Dalton as James Bond; Mel Gibson at MegaCon Orlando on Feb. 7, 2025; Russell Crowe inGladiator(2000).Photo:Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Gerardo Mora/Getty; Universal/Getty Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Gerardo Mora/Getty; Universal/Getty Mel Gibsonis reflecting on some big roles he turned down.The actor appeared on a panel atMegaConin Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 7, and revealed two jobs he passed on years ago:James Bondin the 1980s, and Maximus in 2000’sGladiator.Asked about roles he missed out on, Gibson, 69, said, “Of course you go back and you think, ‘Man, I wish I had done that.

Melania and Barron Trump 'Talk About Life as It Is' as He Grows Older: 'She's a Good Sounding Board' (Exclusive)

Melania, Barron and Donald Trump.Photo:Joe Raedle/Getty Joe Raedle/Getty BarronandMelania Trumpstrive for open communication with one another while they navigate the political spotlight. As the Trump family adjusts to big changes — Barron, 18, recentlyenrolled in college in New York Cityand his father,Donald Trump, 78, isapproaching his second term as president— Melania’s dedication to her son remains unwavering, two sources exclusively share with PEOPLE. “Melania worries about the hate in the country and how it falls on her son, who is innocent of any of this,” a social source says, noting that the former first lady, 54, does whatever she can to support Barron.

Melania Trump 'Leads Her Own Life' 1 Month into Husband's Second Presidency (Exclusive Sources)

Melania Trump departs the White House on Jan. 24, 2025.Photo:PEDRO UGARTE/AFP via Getty PEDRO UGARTE/AFP via Getty First ladyMelania Trumphas her own way of doing things as PresidentDonald Trumpsettles into his second term in office.Melania attended the Governors Ball over the weekend after nearly a month-long break from making any public appearances. She had last been seen with Donaldvisiting disaster-stricken areasin North Carolina and California on Jan. 24.A political source tells PEOPLE that her stepping away from the spotlight during her husband’s first few weeks in office “should not come as a surprise because this is how she lives.