Zero A. D.
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| Directed by | Alejandro Gómez Monteverde |
| Written by | Rod Barr |
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| Cinematography | Gorka Gomez Andreu |
| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Zero A.D. is an upcoming American epic biblical drama film directed by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde and written by Rod Barr. It stars Deva Cassel, Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, Jamie Ward, Marco Khan, Gael García Bernal and Jim Caviezel.
Zero A.D. is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2025.
Synopsis
[edit]A young mother protects her child from a murderous king Herod.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Deva Cassel as Virgin Mary
- Sophie Sloan as Young Mary
- Sam Worthington as Antipater (son of Herod the Great)
- Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash of Ammon
- Gael García Bernal as Joachim
- Jim Caviezel as Herod the Great
- Jamie Ward as Joseph
- Marco Khan as Melchior
- James Oliver Wheatley as Dismas
- Akin Gazi as Baruch ben Neriah
- Yahya Mahayni as Mordecai
- Aïssam Bouali as Ezekiel
- Brahim Rachiki as Zechariah
- Luca Riemma as Gaspar
- Mayssae El Halla as Rachel
- Vincenzo Galluzzo as Angel Gabriel
Production
[edit]The film originally titled Bethlehem is directed by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde and produced by Angel Studios.[2]
The cast includes Sam Worthington as Herod’s son Antipater, Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash, Gael García Bernal as Joachim, and Deva Cassel as Mary.[3] It was revealed that Jim Caviezel joined the cast on April 2 as King Herod the Great.
Principal photography took place in Morocco in November 2024.[4]
Release
[edit]The film was retitled as Zero A. D. and is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2025 by Angel Studios.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Sharpe, Josh (November 7, 2024). "Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, & More Cast in Biblical Thriller BETHLEHEM". Broadway World. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "'Sound of Freedom' Director Announces New Film". Newsweek. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, and more to headline Bethlehem". Cinema Express. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 7, 2024). "Angel Studios Sets 'Bethlehem' From 'Sound Of Freedom's Alejandro Monteverde; Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, Gael García Bernal & Deva Cassel Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 2, 2025). "Angel Studios Dates New WWII Film 'Truth & Treason', TIFF-Premiering 'Sketch' & 'Zero A.D.' From 'Sound Of Freedom' Director, Tees Up First Trailers – CinemaCon". Deadline. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Zero A. D. at IMDb