What happened to Jim Caviezel while filming Passion of the Christ?

Jim Caviezel is an American film and television actor who is of Slovak, Swiss, and Irish descent. Jim Caviezel has been very active in his appearance in television series, documentaries, and films.

What happened to Jim Caviezel while filming Passion of the Christ?

During the filming of the American biblical drama film titled “The Passion of the Christ”, Jim Caviezel, the actor who portrayed Jesus Christ, sustained a massive injury.

Jim Caviezel was struck by lightning during the filming process and he suffered shoulder dislocation, pneumonia, and hypothermia. After the filming of The Passing of the Christ, Jim Caviezel underwent two heart surgeries due to the injuries he suffered during the filming process.

The Passing of the Christ film was directed by Mel Gibson and produced by Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson, and Stephen McEveety. The religious film saw casts like Maia Morgenstern, Francesco De Vito, Luca Lionello, Christo Jivkov, Ted Rusoff, and others.