Jim Caviezel says that playing Jesus Christ in The Passion ended his flourishing career as an actor. But he knew what might be coming. Just minutes after Mel Gibson offered him the role, he called back to urge him not to take it. Mel said, “You’ll never work in this town again.” Caviezel replied, “We all have to embrace our crosses. Jesus is as controversial now as he has ever been. Not much has changed in 2,000 years.” Read the story.