Jim Caviezel, known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ," is set to play former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in an upcoming biopic. The project, titled "Dark Horse," has been underway in secret for three months and stars Lynn Collins and Esai Morales alongside Caviezel.
According to sources close to the production, the film will focus on Bolsonaro's 2018 presidential campaign, highlighting his military background and emphasizing his right-wing ideology. This choice of casting comes as no surprise, given Caviezel's own reputation for representing conservative Christian values and his outspoken support for Donald Trump.
The plot centers around Bolsonaro's attempt to orchestrate a coup against left-wing rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which ultimately foundered when military chiefs refused to participate. Bolsonaro was subsequently sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in the alleged conspiracy.
It is worth noting that Caviezel has also been linked to some of the same right-wing media outlets and Q-Anon-affiliated events as Trump and other prominent conservatives. His casting in this biopic has raised eyebrows among some critics, who question whether he is best suited to portray a complex figure like Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro's son Carlos confirmed the film's existence on social media, praising Caviezel's portrayal of his father as "heroic." The film is expected to conclude production next year, with plans for release in 2026.
According to sources close to the production, the film will focus on Bolsonaro's 2018 presidential campaign, highlighting his military background and emphasizing his right-wing ideology. This choice of casting comes as no surprise, given Caviezel's own reputation for representing conservative Christian values and his outspoken support for Donald Trump.
The plot centers around Bolsonaro's attempt to orchestrate a coup against left-wing rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which ultimately foundered when military chiefs refused to participate. Bolsonaro was subsequently sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in the alleged conspiracy.
It is worth noting that Caviezel has also been linked to some of the same right-wing media outlets and Q-Anon-affiliated events as Trump and other prominent conservatives. His casting in this biopic has raised eyebrows among some critics, who question whether he is best suited to portray a complex figure like Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro's son Carlos confirmed the film's existence on social media, praising Caviezel's portrayal of his father as "heroic." The film is expected to conclude production next year, with plans for release in 2026.
Jim Caviezel playing Jair Bolsonaro? It feels like a weird vibe, you know? Caviezel's already got that whole "conservative Christian" thing down pat, and now he's getting thrown into the role of someone who was literally involved in some pretty shady stuff. I'm worried about how accurate the film is gonna be - it sounds like they're glossing over a lot of Bolsonaro's more... let's say, "questionable" actions 
. And with Caviezel's history with Trump and all that, I gotta wonder if he's really got the chops to pull off this role without being too biased. It's definitely gonna be interesting to see how it all plays out!
And let's be real, this film is probably gonna be some watered-down version of the truth, glossing over all the shady stuff Bolsonaro got himself into during his time in office 
I mean, who wouldn't want to see a Hollywood take on that drama? It's not like it'll accurately represent the real person or anything 
And with Caviezel's connections to Trump and Q-Anon, this film is basically just gonna be more of the same old propaganda 
but like isn't there like some controversy surrounding this whole thing? didn't caviezel attend some q-anon event or something? 
and from what ive read about the film it sounds like its gonna be interesting - all about bolsonaro's attempt at a coup which didnt go well btw i'm not gonna lie im curious about how caviezel is gonna bring bolsonaro to life on screen might be some juicy drama 
Anyway, I'm curious to see how this biopic plays out, especially if it ends up being like a 2026 blockbuster 
. While it's not uncommon for actors to be cast based on their ability to bring a character to life, I think Caviezel's personal baggage might cloud his portrayal of Bolsonaro. What if he brings too much of himself into the role? It could alter the audience's perception of the film and Bolsonaro's actual actions 
. Plus, have you seen some of the controversy surrounding Bolsonaro's presidency? I'm not sure how Caviezel would tackle that complexity in a biopic 
. The film's focus on Bolsonaro's right-wing ideology might be problematic too... is it really necessary to highlight his views so prominently? 
it just feels like Hollywood is playing politics and using their platform to spread some kinda weird ideology. And can we please talk about the fact that Bolsonaro's son is already giving thumbs ups to Caviezel's casting? 
. Can't help but wonder if his personal views will influence the portrayal of Bolsonaro on screen 
. On the other hand, it'll be interesting to see how the film tackles the complexities of Bolsonaro's presidency and the coup attempt 
. Hope they do justice to the story and the characters involved 
. And what's up with the whole Q-Anon thing? Does he really think that's relevant to playing Bolsonaro? 
. And what about the military chiefs who refused to participate in the alleged coup? Are they just gonna get a quick mention or what? 
. Maybe they should've gone for someone more neutral?
if they wanna do justice to Bolsonaro's story... or at least make us question his portrayal 
u think he'll do justice 2 the role or wut?