The Passion of the Christ
Mel Gibson's Easter movie beat Guillermo Del Toro's superhero in 2004, and forced all major studios to reconsider faith-based audiences.
The actor is set to reprise his role as Jesus in the film, which Gibson previously deemed "a huge undertaking."
Pitt also says that Gibson's 2006 film "Apocalypto" is a "great film."
His latest directorial outing, "Hacksaw Ridge," premieres in Venice this week.
According to one critic, a new film about Jesus may be exactly what Christian audiences need to forgive Gibson.
"Braveheart" screenwriter Randall Wallace says he is writing the script, which Gibson will direct.
