Jim Caviezel Steps Back from ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Sequel Over Pay Discrepancy

In an ironic twist, actor Jim Caviezel — who endured a lightning strike, hypothermia, and a dislocated shoulder to portray Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” — has walked away from reprising his role in the upcoming two-part sequel, “The Resurrection of the Christ.” Sources close to the production indicated that Gibson offered Caviezel roughly $4 million for both installments, a figure the 57-year-old actor deemed insufficient given the original film’s staggering $610 million global box office and his iconic status among Christian audiences.

By Paul Bond | Wednesday, 24 December 2025 07:24 AM EST