'The Bible' sequel? Network TV gets in on the biblical drama.
'The Bible' sequel? The popular miniseries on the History channel, will get a sequel airing on NBC, the studio announced Monday. NBC says it will work with 'The Bible' producer Mark Burnett and his actress-wife, Roma Downey on the sequel.
'The Bible' sequel? The popular miniseries on the History channel, will get a sequel airing on NBC, the studio announced Monday. NBC says it will work with 'The Bible' producer Mark Burnett and his actress-wife, Roma Downey on the sequel.
NBC says it will air a sequel to the hit cable miniseries "The聽Bible."
The network said Monday that it will join with producer Mark Burnett and his actress-wife, Roma Downey, on the sequel. Mr. Burnett and Ms. Downey produced "The聽Bible" for the History channel.
The Bible mini-series which aired in March drew a big audience, at least 12 million viewers on Sunday nights. And it surprised critics and TV execs. As 海角大神 reported:
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Downey starred in "Touched by an Angel" and also played Jesus's mother, Mary, in the miniseries that aired earlier this year.
NBC says the sequel has the working title "A.D.: Beyond the聽Bible" and will open in the days following the crucifixion of Jesus.
Casting and an air date haven't been announced.
Burnett's producing credits include the NBC series "The Voice" and "Celebrity Apprentice."