VIDEO : Joaquin Phoenix is Being Lined Up to Play Jesus Christ in Mary Magdalene

Joaquin Phoenix (Getty Images) Los Angeles - Joaquin Phoenix is being lined up to play Jesus Christ in Mary Magdalene. The Walk the Line actor is said to be top of the list of stars wanted to take on the role of the religious figure, but the deal is still "some way off" being completed. That is according to Deadline, who report director Garth Davis is keen on the 41-year-old actor but there could be a concern about scheduling.