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“Every man dies, not every man truly lives”, declaredBraveheart’sWilliam Wallace. But let’s be honest—how many of us can say we’ve truly lived unless we’ve had Mel Gibson by our side, lending a hand in the dead of night?
Gibson, a name that sends a tingle down the spine of movie buffs and historians of 80s and 90s cinema alike, isn’t just known for his legendary roles on-screen. He started with humble beginnings on the stage before gracing our TV screens inThe SullivansandCop Shop.
And as luck would have it, even when he’s not wielding a sword or tearing through a post-apocalyptic landscape, he’s a road warrior in real life. In an old viral video, Gibson is seen lending a helping hand to a stranded citizen, showing that his off-screen heroism is just as compelling.
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A good deed never goes unnoticed! And in the case of Mel Gibson, this couldn’t be truer. So, picture this: you’re stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, feeling as deflated as that tire itself. Who do you hope comes to the rescue? None other than Gibson! Yes, he once lent a hand to a stranded fan at a gas station.
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In the viralvideo, Gibson can be seen dressed casually, completely at ease. Meanwhile, a fan is holding a flashlight, doing his best to assist the star while probably feeling a mix of excitement and disbelief. It’s not every day you find yourself getting help from someone who played Mad Max and William Wallace!
As the footage rolls, the fan asks the actor,“Why are you alone?” Gibson, 68, gives a casual shrug andresponds, “Why are you?” When the fan mentions he’s alone because he’s not famous, the actor laughs and quips,“I like being alone.”The fan even jokes that it’s his lucky day, to which Gibson cheekily replies:
I don’t know… What if I rob you?
Their playful banter transformed what could have been a tense moment into a truly memorable interaction. Speaking of fame, Gibson has certainly made a name for himself—one that comes with a staggering net worth of approximately $425 million, according toCelebrity Net Worth.
Mel Gibson Gears Up for a Divine Sequel:The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection
Well, good things come to those who wait, and after years of development, it looks likeMel Gibsonis finally ready to take us on another spiritual ride withThe Passion of the Christ: Resurrection.If you thought the original was a nail-biter, wait until you see what he has in store for this highly anticipated sequel!
Yes,Jim Caviezel, the man who played Jesus with all the gravitas of a Hollywood heavyweight inThe Passion of the Christ(2004), is set toreturn. Also, we learned fromItalpressthat Gibson is currently roaming the beautiful shores of Malta with a production team, scouting filming locations that will hopefully do justice to the sequel’s epic scale. Filming is expected to kick off as early as next year.
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Now, speaking of work, this script hasn’t been a walk in the park. Gibson and co-writer Randall Wallace have been hard at it, reportedly churning out at least six drafts (viaMovie Web). While the details about the direction of the sequel are still under wraps, earlier rumors have hinted that the story won’t take a simple, chronological path.
In a 2022interview, Gibson laid it out, saying:
Well, it’s a huge subject, and it’s not a linear narrative, so that in order to have it mean something and resonate for almost anybody that watches it, again, you’re not preaching to the choir.
So, there you have it! With Gibson gearing up for production and Caviezel ready to reprise his role once again, The Passion of the Christ: Resurrectionpromises to be a blockbuster that’ll have us all talking.
The Passion of the Christis available to rent/buy on Apple TV.
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