Mexico City, Mexico -- "The Passion of the Christ" star James Caviezel isn't Jesus, but that didn't stop residents of the Mexican state of Veracruz from asking him to grant miracles during the actor's recent tour of the area. The Mexico City newspaper "Reforma" reports that dozens of villagers asked the actor to heal the sick. Caviezel says he was impressed by their faith, but explained to them that he's only an actor, not the son of God.

NEW YORK -- "Spider-Man 2" villain Alfred Molina is happy that toymakers gave his Doc Oc action figure a well-endowed chest. The actor tells TV Guide Online, "I didn't model for it, but I think Brad Pitt did! Because I've never had pecs like that -- I have middle-aged-man breasts." Molina adds that when his wife saw the buffed-up doll she asked him, "Honey, why can't you look more like that?"

CORK, Ireland -- Matt LeBlanc's "Friends" spin-off, "Joey," isn't even airing yet -- but it already has celebrities clamoring for guest appearances. "The Irish Examiner" reports pop star Justin Timberlake is lobbying for a guest shot on the NBC sitcom.

LONDON -- From "Baywatch" to Britain: David Hasselhoff has landed a leading role in the London stage production of "Chicago." Starting July 16, he will step into the tap-dancing shoes of lawyer Billy Flynn, who was played by Richard Gere in the recent movie version of the play.

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