In this interview courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Diogo Morgado discusses starring in Son of God, what it was like playing Jesus, and how important it was to have the support of his fellow cast members. Morgado also talks about the hair and makeup as well as working with producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.
Son of God Synopsis:
This major motion picture event — an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. — brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar®-winner Hans Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays the role of Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
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