Mary (2024 film)
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| Directed by | D. J. Caruso |
| Written by | Timothy Michael Hayes |
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| Cinematography | Gavin Struthers |
| Edited by | Jim Page |
| Music by | Timothy Williams |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
Mary is an upcoming British epic biblical film directed by D. J. Caruso. It will be released on Netflix on 6 December 2024.
Premise
[edit]Following the incarnation and birth of Jesus, Mary is forced into hiding. When Herod the Great orders the Massacre of the Innocents, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus flee to Egypt.
Cast
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- Noa Cohen as Mary
- Mila Harris as young Mary
- Ido Tako as Joseph
- Anthony Hopkins as King Herod
- Stephanie Nur as Salome
- Susan Brown as Anna the Prophetess
- Ori Pfeffer as Joachim
- Eamon Farren as Satan
- Hilla Vidor as Anne
- Mili Avital as Mariamne
- Gudmundur Thorvaldsson as Marcellus
- Dudley O'Shaughnessy as Gabriel
- Keren Tzur as Elizabeth
- Mehmet Kurtuluş as Baba ben Buta
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Timothy Michael Hayes wrote the original screenplay after consulting with various Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious leaders and scholars.
Casting
[edit]Director D. J. Caruso wanted the majority of the primary cast to be selected from Israel to ensure the authenticity of the film. Around 75 women auditioned for the role of Mary before newcomer Noa Cohen was chosen.[1]
Filming
[edit]Filming took place in Morocco in early 2024.[2]
Release
[edit]Netflix acquired the film in September 2024.[3] The first promotional stills were released on 15 October 2024. The film will be released on 6 December 2024.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (15 October 2024). "The mother of Jesus Christ goes on the run in 'Mary' first-look photos". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (10 April 2024). "Anthony Hopkins To Play King Herod Alongside Newcomer Noa Cohen In Biblical Thriller 'Mary'". Deadline. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (24 September 2024). "Biblical Epic 'Mary' With Anthony Hopkins Acquired By Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Sudario, Erielle (15 October 2024). "Mary of Nazareth Becomes the Star of Her Own Film in 'Mary' First Look Images". Collider. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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- Films about Christianity
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