In a scene that seems almost scripted for Hollywood drama, Mel Gibson’s latest project,“The Resurrection of the Christ,”has found itself tangled in a web of speculation thanks to a visit from excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò. Rumors circulated that Viganò was coming on board as a consultant for the film, shocking many given his controversial past, including being booted from the Vatican for refusing to recognize Pope Francis’s authority. But insiders quickly set the record straight, revealing that their interaction was purely social, not professional.
As Gibson continues to shoot this long-awaited sequel to“The Passion of the Christ,”with Jaakko Ohtonen donning the sandals of Jesus, it seems the only thing that’s resurrecting here is gossip. Viganò’s visit may have stirred the pot, but the truth is, his role in this film is as non-existent as the holy water in the studio. Hollywood loves a good narrative, but this one might just need a rewrite!
In a world where every celebrity interaction seems to send ripples across the media landscape, one has to wonder: what really constitutes a collaboration in the age of social media? Are viewers more invested in the art, or is it the stories behind the scenes that capture our collective imagination?
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