Jim Caviezel’s 2018 biblical film will soon exit Netflix’s content library. The film follows Paul, imprisoned in a Roman cell, awaiting execution under Emperor Nero. This is the second Christian faith-based film that is leaving the platform ahead of Easter.
Paul, Apostle of Christ leaves Netflix in March
Netflix will delist Paul, Apostle of Christ on March 1, 2026.
Andrew Hyatt helmed the film with a script he co-wrote with T.J. Berden. It features James Faulkner as Paul, Jim Caviezel as Luke, Olivier Martinez as Mauritius, Antonia Campbell-Hughes as Irenica, and Yorgos Karamihos as Saul of Tarsus, among others, in prominent roles.
Caviezel previously played Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which is also scheduled to leave the platform next month. Caviezel told The Register that Gibson had advised him against playing Luke, saying that it would hurt his career. However, the actor noted that he has “no regrets” playing the role.
The story centers on Paul, who is imprisoned in Rome under Nero after being accused of burning half the city. Facing a death sentence, Paul is secretly visited in prison by Luke, who seeks to document his origins and teachings.
The makers shot the film was shot in Malta, Europe. Since the popular HBO show Game of Thrones was also shot in the same location, Karamihos said that both projects shared many of the same crew members (via Greek Reporter).
Faith-based films often have to tiptoe to avoid offending anyone’s beliefs. However, Karamihos recalled that the director asked the actors to be “as authentic and visceral as possible in order to be real,” instead of being cautious of the reception.
In the end, the authenticity worked in the film’s favor. Paul, Apostle of Christ, was a box office success, earning roughly $26 million against a reported budget of $5 million. Furthermore, it also received a favorable reception from the audience, and currently has an 83% user score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon.
