Jim Caviezel Reflects on Mel Gibson’s Warning Over Role as Jesus in ‘The Passion of the Christ’

Jim Caviezel Reflects on Mel Gibson’s Warning Over Role as Jesus in ‘The Passion of the Christ’

Jim Caviezel, known for his iconic portrayal of Jesus in Mel Gibson’s 2004 film ‘The Passion of the Christ’, revealed this week that Gibson had cautioned him about the potential repercussions of taking on this pivotal role. In recent remarks, Caviezel detailed how the legendary director approached him during their initial discussions.

A Surprising Turn in Conversations

Caviezel originally met with Gibson’s producer to explore a project centered around surfing, but the concept shifted dramatically. Approximately 40 minutes into their conversation, Gibson appeared, altering the course of events.

“We started discussing surfing movies, and then the topic pivoted to films about Christ,