Gibson also revealed during his discussion at MegaCon 2025 how Sean Connery inspired him to turn down the 007 role Mel Gibson is reflecting ... and Maximus in 2000's Gladiator.

Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000) remains an iconic cinematic ... Before he landed this iconic role, actors like Mel Gibson, Hugh Jackman, and Antonio Banderas were considered.

Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" sequel will begin filming this August in Rome, Italy. Experts weighed in on the movie's potential success despite the first movie's controversies.