Caviezel James: an actor, a Catholic, a family man

Caviezel James is amazingly good-looking: a manly face, piercing eyes, a charming smile and a pumped-up body lead to the ecstasy of his enthusiastic admirers. In Hollywood, Caviezel is famous for very strict morals, he is happy with his wife for a long time, and never his name has been shone in any love scandal. Having played with D. Lopez, he did not succumb to the female enchantments of the sultry American diva, but demanded that his partner not be exposed in the erotic scene, moreover, in all the hot episodes on the film platform he is replaced by an understudy.

The beginning of film career

The true Catholic Caviezel James was born in 1968 in a large and very religious family, educating his children according to church canons. Received after graduating from the university, the young man understands that he is attracted to an acting career. He begins to actively go on different castings, which brings its fruits: his inviting appearance is soon noticed and offered small episodes in the film series. At 23, Caviezel gets a unique opportunity to get to know the already well-known actors and gain experience by playing a small role in his first full-length motion picture with K. Reeves.

James Caviezel: films and roles

Who knows how his future career would have developed, consisting entirely of insignificant roles in pictures of not the best quality, were it not for the invitation to withdraw from director T. Malik in 1998. The military drama "The Thin Red Line," in which James played the American infantryman, was nominated for an Oscar, and the brilliant performance of an American actor of criticism was judged on merit.

The film became a real breakthrough in the film biography of the gifted Caviezel, after which he was actively invited by famous directors. The drama "The Eyes of an Angel", in which Caviezel James brilliantly performed the role of a memory-losing person, reveals new facets of his talent. Playing arguing with the fate of Edmond Dantes in the film adaptation of the famous novel by A. Dumas, he expressively conveyed the character of the protested main character. Spectators came to look only at his brilliant game, which saved a very mediocre tape.

The film, which caused fierce controversy

"I really love Christ, even more than my family," confessed the former Catholic preacher James Caviezel, whose filmography would be incomplete without mentioning the contradictory picture of M. Gibson. The director, whose name was repeatedly tainted by dubious stories, decided to reassess his values with the film "The Passion of the Christ." The picture, which became scandalous even before its release, made the actor star, with great trepidation, reacted to the proposed role of Jesus. James, carefully selecting the words, told his vision of the film: "We are not looking for the guilty here, because all are to blame for the death of Christ: he suffers for our sins."

The hardships of filming

The last 12 hours of life on the earth of Jesus Christ - that's what we're talking about in the film "The Passion of the Christ." James Caviezel has undergone various shots on the set, and not only a complex 8-hour makeup was the cause. The kinocenes were shot not in heated pavilions, but as close to real natural conditions. The shooting process took place in the Italian winter - with piercing winds and constant hypothermia. After the scene of the scourging of Christ, James had lifelong scars on his back, and during the sermon, lightning struck him.

The episode with the crucifix became especially difficult for the actor, who is on the cross at sub-zero temperature for more than a month. The film crew froze even in warm jackets, and Caviezel James filmed almost without clothes. By the way, this scene so shocked the audience with its realism that one American woman fainted right in the hall, and later passed away.

Fans and opponents

The actor, who noted the spiritual changes during the filming, believes that the film with a stunning direction also radically changed the lives of people who came to faith after watching it. Theological scholars, however, criticized Gibson, believing that the plot was far from genuine, but the audience noted the incredible realism of events that make them shudder when viewing scenes of Christ's accepted flour. After appearing on the screen of the tape, Caviezel appeared for a long time in public with protection, as not everyone liked the image of Christ created by him, and thousands of religious fanatics who did not take a sensational picture threatened the actor with violence.

Personal life

Extremely popular with all female viewers, James Caviezel, whose films demonstrate the best possible male appeal, is married to the same Catholic as he is. Since they do not have their children, they have issued documents for the adoption of a boy with brain cancer from China, and later adopted a girl.

As the actor explained, he listened to the words of his friend, who said that the family simply needed to take in the family of children with serious problems, so that faith would help them on a difficult path. James believes that this act should inspire other people to try to change the world for the better.