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Jim Carrey Could Have Starred In One Of Mel Gibson's Biggest Flops

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Carrey almost starred in Gibson's biggest cinematic disaster, but fate had other plans for the comedic icon
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  • Carrey was originally eyed for the lead role in Mel Gibson's 2004 box office bomb 'The Passion of the Christ', which ultimately became one of the most controversial films of the decade
  • Industry insiders claim Carrey's comedic chops could have salvaged the religious epic, but Gibson's darker vision won out - a decision that may have cost both actors millions
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Jim Carrey, Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ
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