Zero A. D.
Zero A. D. is an upcoming American epic biblical drama film set during the Massacre of the Innocents as told in the Gospel of Matthew from the Bible. Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, it stars Deva Cassel, Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, Gael García Bernal, and Jim Caviezel.
Zero A. D. is scheduled to be released in 2026.
Synopsis
A young Joseph and Mary, [mother of Jesus|Mary] protect her child Jesus from a murderous King Herod.Cast
- Deva Cassel as Mary, [mother of Jesus|Mary]
- * Sophie Sloan as Young Mary
- Jamie [Ward (actor)|Jamie Ward] as Joseph
- Sam Worthington as Antipater (son of [Herod the Great)|Antipater], Herod's son
- Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash of Ammon
- Gael García Bernal as Joachim
- Jim Caviezel as Herod the Great
Production
The film, originally titled Bethlehem and described as a "spiritual thriller" revolving around the Massacre of the Innocents, was announced in November 2024, with Alejandro Monteverde set to direct for Angel, marking their third collaboration. The cast includes Sam Worthington as Herod's son Antipater, Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash, Gael García Bernal as Joachim, and Deva Cassel as Mary.Principal photography took place in Morocco in November 2024.