Jim Caviezel reportedly refused a tremendous sum of money to work with legendary actor Robert De Niro. He did not mince words by simply referring to the actor as “a vile, unholy tyrant” because this would have been vague on the magnitude of decision taken.
It is rumored that there have been intense feelings of hatred between these two stars; it is this dramatic choice made by Caviezel which has unnerved Hollywood observers. The decision made by Caviezel not to act in collaboration with such a renowned artist shows his deep-seated beliefs.
Jim Caviezel refuses to work with Robert De Niro because of his left wing background and extremism.
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How THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Challenged Jim Caviezel
Published: December 11, 2023
How THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Challenged Jim Caviezel
By Movieguide® Contributor
Jim Cavizel shared how his movies SOUND OF FREEDOM and THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST challenged and changed his life.
“Both films gave me the chance to play individuals who stood for only good and who were willing to make extreme sacrifices to try to help others, literally rescuing them,” Caviezel told Jetset Magazine. “It creates a humbling effect to carry the magnitude of these roles and I hope that I might have the courage in my life to make the right decisions, too, when tested.”
The actor shared how one moment on set for THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST solidified his faith.
“While shooting THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, not only was I struck by lightning, but I also dislocated my shoulder,” he explained. “So here I am, being hoisted up to hang on the cross. I’ve got to remove the sling and they’re stretching my arms, so I say, ‘Ok God, this is where I need a hug to stay up here because this hurts like crazy!’ He definitely did lift me up because there was no way my shoulder would have held up. I was a true believer before but was a confirmed one after that grueling day.”
Director Mel Gibson warned Caviezel that playing Jesus would change how Hollywood saw him.
