Teller has denied that he's in the running to play Scorsese's latest (and currently delayed) take on Christ. Miles Teller in The Gorge, Screenshot: YouTube Miles Teller is denying rumors that he’s been in talks to join the Martin Scorsese Jesus Club,

Maverick, recently addressed rumors about his role in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film about the life of Jesus. He firmly denied the speculation, clarifying that he has had no discussions with Scorsese’s team about the project,

Miles Teller might be headed to … Nazareth? The 37-year-old actor recently addressed rumors that he was set to play Jesus Christ in an upcoming Martin Scorsese project. And, alas, Teller will not be portraying the religious figure.