Mary (2024 film)
| Mary | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | D. J. Caruso |
| Written by | Timothy Michael Hayes |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Gavin Struthers |
| Edited by | Jim Page |
| Music by | Timothy Williams |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
|
| Country | United States |
Mary is an upcoming American 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
[edit]
- Anthony Hopkins as King Herod
- Noa Cohen as Mary
- Mila Harris as young Mary
- Ido Tako as Joseph
- 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
- Milo Djurovic as Malachi
- Soufiane El Khalidy as a frustrated pilgrim
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]Around 75 women auditioned for the role of Mary before newcomer Noa Cohen was chosen. Director D. J. Caruso stated, "It was important to us that Mary, along with most of our primary cast, be selected from Israel to ensure authenticity."[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, and the trailer was released on 12 November 2024.[4][5]
The film will be released on 6 December 2024.[1][6]
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.
- ^ Zilko, Christian (12 November 2024). "'Mary' Trailer: Anthony Hopkins' King Herod Is Determined to Capture Jesus in Netflix's Faith-Based Film". IndieWire. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ Truitt, Brian (12 November 2024). "'Mary': See the exclusive first trailer for Netflix's faith-based thriller". USA Today. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
External links
[edit]
| Family |  | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life |
| ||||||||||||||
| Mariology |
| ||||||||||||||
| Veneration |
| ||||||||||||||
| People |
|  | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | ||||||||
| Gifts of the Magi | ||||||||
| Narratives |
| |||||||
| Related | ||||||||
| In culture | ||||||||
| Remembrances | ||||||||
- Upcoming films
- 2024 films
- 2020s British films
- 2020s coming-of-age drama films
- 2024 drama films
- Biblical Magi in film
- British coming-of-age drama films
- British drama films
- British epic films
- British thriller films
- Cultural depictions of Salome
- Depictions of Herod the Great on film
- Films about Christianity
- Films about Mary, mother of Jesus
- Films about the Nativity of Jesus
- Films directed by D. J. Caruso
- Films shot in Morocco
- Portrayals of Jesus in film
- Portrayals of Saint Joseph in film
- Religious epic films
- The Devil in film
- Upcoming Netflix original films