Mel Gibson's Casting of Mary in “The Resurrection of the Christ ”Faces Backlash Over Actress' Abortion Rights Activism

Polish-Italian actress Kasia Smutniak will play mother to Jaakko Ohtonen’s Jesus in Gibson’s two-part sequel to ‘The Passion ...
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Mel Gibson Casts Abortion Rights Activist as Mary

In Mel Gibson's new biblical film, 'The Resurrection of Christ', an abortion rights activist plays the role of Mary. The ...
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Cuban Actress Mariela Garriga Cast as Mary Magdalene in Mel Gibson's "The Resurrection of Christ" Film

Cuban actress Mariela Garriga is set to portray Mary Magdalene in the highly anticipated sequel to "The Passion of the Christ," directed by ...
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The honor and joy of playing Mary Magdalene on 'The Chosen'

SALT LAKE CITY — For actress Elizabeth Tabish, playing Mary Magdalene on "The Chosen" is both an honor and a privilege. Tabish, who also recently had roles in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and ...
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Mel Gibson Sparks Outrage Over Casting Pro-Choice Actress As Virgin Mary

Actor-turned-director Mel Gibson has angered far-right Polish groups over casting pro-choice activist Kasia Smutniak as Mary ...

Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Casting Kasia Smutniak as Mary Sparks Backlash From Polish Far-Right Groups Over Abortion Views

The casting of Polish-born actress Kasia Smutniak as Mary in Mel Gibson’s “The Resurrection of the Christ” is sparking controversy from far-right Catholic groups in her native country, where Smutniak ...