Jesus Is Back! NBC Presents the Book of Acts in Upcoming TV Series, "A.D." - Trailer
Roma Downey and Mark Burnett are picking up where they left off. The Bible executive producers are presenting the first 10 chapters of the Book of Acts to primetime audiences with their upcoming TV event, A.D. This Easter, the 12-part NBC series will recount the historic and harrowing events that followed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“Christianity is among the most diverse movements in history, so when Mark and I looked to bring this epic story of A.D. to life on NBC, it was important to us to find a cast as diverse and beautiful as the church is around the world.” said Downey. “We look forward to sharing these amazing performances with our audience, and in them we hope that people see themselves.”
Boasting a new international cast, A.D. employs the talents of stage and screen's Juan Pablo di Pace (Argentina) as Jesus and supporting actors from 10 different nations, including Gambia, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Scotland and Iceland.
While filming in Morocco this fall, the cast and crew say they witnessed a "sign from God". Recently, Downey recalled the miraculous moment.
This "blessing" and the following trailer for this new Bible show are both good signs of what's to come.
Official Trailer for NBC's A.D.
Beginning Easter Sunday (April 5, 2015), NBC's A.D.will air 12 consecutive Sundays culminating with the season finale on June 21.
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