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In a surprise admission, director Mel Gibson has revealed the true
reason behind the making of his movie The Passion of the Christ.
In an exclusive interview, Gibson spoke with Loonienews on the set
of his upcoming movie, Lethal Weapon 6:
LN: So, if I understand you correctly, you’re saying GOD himself
came to you and asked you to make this movie?
MG: Yes, that’s right.
LN: And He told you He did this to test the waters for a return
of His Son, Jesus Christ?
MG: Yes, it is true. He told me — well, actually, it was His
messenger, the archangel Gabriel — GOD doesn’t take many
meetings Himself. Anway, He told me to wait until it was clear the
world was ready for the return of Jesus — or, as we affectionately
called him on set, The Man.
LN: And did God tell you to wait for a particular sign?
MG: Well, yeah. We had been sitting on pins and needles waiting and
hoping we could hit the $300-million mark so we could green-light
the next phase of the project. You, know, tell GOD it was a go for
Jesus to come back.
LN: So GOD, in his infinite wisdom, chose you to make this movie
as a testing ground to see if the world was ready for a return visit
of Jesus?
MG: Well, I guess my movies are a real big hit up there. And with
my devotion to my family, despite the constant temptation to sin —
I do live in Hollywood, you know — GOD felt I was the right
person to lead His test-marketing program.
LN: And did He tell you when this, the return of Jesus, is going
to happen?
MG: Well, no, He didn’t. Not exactly. I mean, I’m just
the director. He’s the producer. Well, executive producer, really.
And, you know, it’s true what they say — GOD does move
in mysterious ways. But I’m sure He’s got it all planned
out. I mean, you think producing all three parts of The Lord of
the Rings was a logistical marvel. That’s nothing compared
to this.
LN: So you’re saying there’s going to be a sequel?
MG: Oh, definitely. That’s the Word, anyway. But look —
speaking of sequels — sorry to rush you, but I’ve gotta
get back to work for Lethal 6. We’re shooting the scene
where Murtaugh and Riggs go over the Falls in a barrel...
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