Netflix has roped in none other than Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins for the upcoming costume drama Mary (2024)a brand new feature film about Mary and the birth of Jesus. The first trailer can now be seen.
Saving lives
Through the eyes of Mary, the biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most transformative figures and the remarkable journey that led to the birth of Jesus. Chosen to give birth to the Messiah, Mary (Noa Cohen) is shunned after a miraculous conception and forced into hiding.
When King Herod (Anthony Hopkins) orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and Joseph (Ido Tako) go on the run – bound by faith and driven by courage – to save his life at all costs.
Noah Cohen
Netflix emphasizes that the makers consulted extensively with religious scholars and leaders to properly capture the historical elements of the story and to focus on the experience of Mary of Nazareth.
The costume drama is directed by DJ Caruso, who previously Disturbia (2007) made. In addition to Hopkins, who also recently put on costume for the gladiator series Those About to Die (2024– )the other roles include Noa Cohen as Mary, Ido Tako as Joseph and Stephanie Nur as Salome.
A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous chase.
Release date Mary on Netflix
Mary is from 6 december available on Netflix. For a complete overview of all new films and series that will soon appear on the streaming service, visit our Coming soon to Netflix page.
Beeld: Still ‘Mary’ via Christopher Raphael/MM FILM LLC © 2024
Tekst: Netflix
