Lionsgate will join Icon Productions to set up the sequel to the film that for a long time remained the film with a higher pumping R classification of all time.
Mel Gibson has found a study partner to The resurrection of Christthe expected sequel to the great success of 2004, The Passion of Christ. Lionsgate will join Icon Productions, by Gibson and Brucey Davey, to mount the sequel to the film that for a long time remained the film with a higher r classification of all time.
The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, and Mel Gibson.
The Passion of Christ He debuted with a weekend of 83 million dollars and headed to raise 370 million dollars in north America and more than 610 million dollars worldwide with a production budget of 30 million dollars.
The history of collaborations between Mel Gibson and Lionsgate
The agreement reinforces Gibson’s long collaboration with Lionsgate, where he directed his two most recent films: the Oscar nominated To a man and the thriller Flight riskstarring Mark Wahlberg. The study also distributes the Icon collection, which includes the passion of Christ.
“For many people around the world, the resurrection of Christ is the most anticipated cinematographic event in a generation. In addition, it is an impressive and spectacularly epic film that will make the spectators around the world stunned,” said Fogelson. “Mel is one of the best directors of our time, and this project is both deeply personal for him and the perfect show of his talent as a filmmaker. My relationship with Mel and Bruce goes back to 30 years, and I am delighted to collaborate with them once again in this emblematic event for the public.”
“The brave and innovative spirit of Lionsgate and His agile and proactive attitude has inspired me for a long timeand I could not imagine a more perfect distributor for the resurrection of Christ, “Gibson added.” I enjoyed working with Adam and the team several times in recent years. I know the ingenuity, passion and ambition that the whole team puts in their projects and I trust that they will give their best to the premiere of this film. ”
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