Joaquin Phoenix to play Jesus in biopic
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Joaquin Phoenix is in line to take on the role of Jesus Christ in Garth Davis’ upcoming biopic, Mary Magdalene.
Deadline reports that Phoenix is being considered for the role and looks set to join up with actress Rooney Mara.
Mara will be play the title role with the story focusing on “the life of the devoted follower of Jesus Christ, who is believed to have witnessed his crucifixion and been the first to discover his resurrection.”
Production is expected to begin this summer with a 2017 release.
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