Studio Script Notes on "The Passion" Dictated To Steve Martin ____________________________________... and here's the rest.
Dear Mel:We love, LOVE the script! The ending works great. You'll be getting a call from us to start negotiations for the book rights.
Love the Jesus character. So likable. He can't seem to catch a break! We identify with him because of it. One thing, I think we need to clearly state "the rules." Why doesn't he use his super powers to save himself? The creative people suggest that you could simply cut away to two spectators:
Spectator one 'Why doesn't he use his super powers to save himself?'
Ha! I stumbled across the same article today, too. Glad you posted it.