"Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president now in prison for plotting a coup, is getting the biopic treatment. Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in Mel Gibson's 2004 film The Passion of the Christ, is reportedly filming a heroic portrait of the rightwing ex-politician in secret. Dark Horse, directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and written by Mario Frias, who served as secretary of culture under Bolsonaro, started shooting three months ago in Brazil, where Bolsonaro served as president from 2019 until 2023."
"He was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison in September 2025 for leading a criminal conspiracy to stop his leftwing rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, taking power, though his supporters deny the allegations and have compared the prosecution to the lawfare allegedly faced by Donald Trump before he was re-elected. The plot, which involved a plan to assassinate Lula and his running mate, foundered after military chiefs refused to take part."
"Bolsonaro's son Carlos confirmed the film's existence on X, posting a photo of himself with Caviezel in costume as his father. I know your legacy will continue to be admired by good people and envied by those who seek destruction yet the message you imprint with every step leaves its mark on the world, he wrote of Caviezel, ending the post with God, Jesus and Freedom!"
Dark Horse, directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and written by Mario Frias, began shooting in Brazil. Jim Caviezel portrays Jair Bolsonaro in a secret production. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for leading a criminal conspiracy to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking power. The plot included a plan to assassinate Lula and his running mate but foundered after military chiefs refused to participate. A court found Bolsonaro and six accomplices attempted to annihilate Brazilian democracy and return the country to dictatorship. Bolsonaro's son Carlos confirmed the film on X and praised the portrayal.
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