Mel Gibson warns screenwriter that Satan will pursue them over 'Passion' sequel

Academy Award‑nominated screenwriter Randall Wallace recounted that Mel Gibson told him, “Satan’s going to come after you,” during a discussion about a sequel to the 2004 biblical drama The Passion of the Christ. The sequel, tentatively titled The Resurrection of Christ, is being developed by Gibson, Wallace and Gibson’s brother Donal. Wallace said the warning was given while they were promoting the 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge and that Gibson emphasized the project must not be pursued for money or revenge. Wallace recalled joking about the remark, but noted it stayed with him and led to a deeper conversation about grace.

The exchange was shared on Raymond Arroyo’s Arroyo Grande podcast in an episode released on July 15, 2026, providing insight into the creative process behind the planned follow‑up to Gibson’s controversial Passion film.