5.8 /10 1 Votes
Genre Docudrama
Biography Directed by Christopher Menaul Initial release 29 March 2015 | 57% Rotten Tomatoes Written by Walon Green Theme music composer Trevor Morris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Based on Killing Jesus
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard Starring Haaz Sleiman
Kelsey Grammer
Stephen Moyer
Emmanuelle Chriqui
John Rhys-Davies Networks National Geographic, National Geographic Channel Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie Cast Kelsey Grammer, Haaz Sleiman, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Stephen Moyer, John Rhys‑Davies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Official trailer killing jesus
Killing Jesus is an American television film inspired by the 2013 book of the same title by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. This is National Geographic's third installment of television adaptations of O'Reilly's non-fiction books which included Killing Lincoln and Killing Kennedy. The cast includes Haaz Sleiman, Kelsey Grammer, Stephen Moyer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and John Rhys-Davies.
Contents
It debuted on the National Geographic Channel on March 29, 2015.
Premise
The film chronicles the life of Jesus of Nazareth through the retelling of the political, social, and historical conflicts during the Roman Empire that ultimately led to his death. Jesus opposes the laws of Moses and announces their cancellation. Thus, he angers the traditional Jews such as Caiphas.
Cast
Development
In March 2014, it was announced Killing Jesus was being adapted into a four-hour miniseries, and Walon Green has been tapped to write and executive produce the project. Also returning as executive producers are Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, and Mary Lisio, who previously produced Killing Kennedy. In August 2014, Christopher Menaul was attached to direct the miniseries.
Viewership
On its premiere airing, the film was watched by 3.7 million viewers, averaging a 1.0 rating among adults in the 25-54 demographic. The viewership surpassed the record previously held by Killing Kennedy.