Mel Gibson warned Jesus actor in ‘Passion of the Christ’ role could cost him Hollywood career

Mel Gibson warned Jesus actor in ‘Passion of the Christ’ role could cost him Hollywood career

Jim Caviezel said this week that "The Passion of the Christ" director Mel Gibson warned him that doing the movie could hurt his career.

In addition to the Gospels, which are very sparse in some sections of history, the director resorted to another text, based on revelations of an 18th century mystic turned into a very graphic account of Holy Week.

The role of Jesus Christ is iconic, but it can deeply affect the careers of actors. Some have been physically and emotionally scarred, others have been forgotten by Hollywood. Only a few have managed to break away from this character and continue their artistic journey. Do you know what it's like to play the role of your life... and for it to be the only one? For some, the role brings faith and revelation. For others, hurt, isolation and even de…

One of the most deeply rooted customs of Colombian culture during the celebration of Holy Week is to watch all those films and film productions that represent what Jesus lived in his time. Therefore, during these days of recollection and reflection, parishioners usually devote whole hours to seeing religious cinema. Within the extensive catalogue that exists of religious films is ‘The Passion of Christ’, which has not only become an infallible i…

During the filming of The Passion of Christ, premiered in 2004 under the direction of Mel Gibson, actor Jim Caviezel lived one of the most intense experiences of his career. The film, which has become an audiovisual tradition during Holy Week, was recorded in extreme conditions, which generated physical consequences for its protagonist. More news: What does it mean to dream about Jesus in Holy Week? Signs you should not ignore One of the most re…