A play starring Diogo Silva as Jesus opens this week . The actor told The New York Times he does n't want his looks to distract from the movie , but , `` If the message of Jesus was love , hope and compassion , and I can bring that to more people by being a more appealing Jesus , I am happy with that . '' Carol Costello says he inspired the " ` ` . '' Costello : Is physical attractiveness necessary for a religious figure in today 's culture ?
A play starring Diogo Silva as Jesus opens this week . Carol Costello says he inspired the " ` ` . '' Costello : Is physical attractiveness necessary for a religious figure in today 's culture ?