Before Jim Caviezel played Jesus in the film The Passion of the Christ director Mel Gibson warned that the role would be extremely difficult and could negatively impact his career in Hollywood Caviezel took on the role anyway saying ldquo I think we have to make it even if it is difficult rdquo During the filming Caviezel was struck by lightning lost forty-five pounds and was accidentally whipped during the flogging scene Afterwards he stated ldquo I didn rsquo t want people to see me I just wanted them to see Jesus Conversions will happen through that rdquo The film
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