Written by: Terri Duferene
Article Source: Facebook
The 2004 hit movie The Passion of the Christ is soon to have a sequel, focussing on the events that occurred in the 3 days between the crucifixion and the Resurrection.
The Passion of the Christ is the highest-grossing rated-R movie in the US, of all time, at $370,8 Million (R6,5 Billion)! Worldwide it grossed $611 Million (R10,7 Billion). Most importantly, it reached many souls around the world.
Mel Gibson paid $30M (R523 Million) out of his own pocket for the production because no studio would take on the project.
Jim Caviezel was warned not to take the role of Jesus because it would ruin his career. During the filming, Caviezel lost 45 pounds (20 kg), was struck by lightning, accidentally scourged with a whip twice, leaving a 14-inch scar, had his shoulder dislocated, and suffered from pneumonia and hypothermia from hanging mostly naked on a cross for several hours outside. His body was so stressed and exhausted from playing the role that he had to have 2 open heart surgeries after the production!
The crucifixion scene alone took 5 weeks of the 2-month filming time. Jim Caviezel proudly proclaims his faith in Christ amidst the godlessness of Hollywood.
Thank God for people like him who will step out to do what might not sound “fun”, but it gets out the Word of God and the story of His salvation of mankind.
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Date published: 12/07/2020
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