More Passion
Mel Gibson, never one to sit around, is already hard at work on several new projects as he seeks to capitalize on the astounding success of The Passion of the Christ. First among these is the inevitable sequel, Jesus: Beyond Thunderdome*, in which the savior must do battle with Satan herself, played by Grace Jones. It is tentatively slated for a Christmas '05 release.

After that, he plans to begin filming Something About Mary Magdalene. Cameron Diaz has already been signed to star in this wacky comedy as Jesus' girlfriend. Gibson is also reportedly in negotiations with Steve Martin to play Judas in the story of the 12 apostles, Cheaper by the Dozen.

And in a move that has some critics accusing the Oscar winning director of playing fast and loose with the bible, Gibson has been scouting south sea locales for Master and Commandments, in which Russell Crowe will play a swashbuckling Moses.



*Thanks to Carmine for that one.