In 2009, Jim Caviezel was struck by lightning during the filming of “The Stoning of Soraya M.”
Jim Caviezel, the actor best known for his portrayal of Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” experienced a rather shocking incident in 2009 while working on the set of the film “The Stoning of Soraya M.” While shooting on location, he and the film’s assistant director were both struck by lightning. Remarkably, neither of them sustained serious injuries from the strike, which could have had fatal consequences.
The incident occurred during the production of a scene that involved a simulated stoning. The weather had been clear, but suddenly, a lightning storm developed. Caviezel was holding an umbrella, which is believed to have attracted the lightning. The bolt struck his umbrella and then arced to the assistant director. Despite the dramatic event, Caviezel was able to continue working after the incident, and the production of the movie was completed. This was not the first time Caviezel faced challenges during filming; he had previously suffered from hypothermia, pneumonia, and a separated shoulder during the making of “The Passion of the Christ.”