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.
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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.
Synopsis
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A young Joseph and Mary protect her child Jesus from a murderous King Herod.
Cast
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• Deva Cassel as Mary • Sophie Sloan as Young Mary • Jamie Ward as Joseph • Sam Worthington as Antipater, Herod's son • Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash of Ammon • Gael García Bernal as Joachim • Jim Caviezel as Herod the Great
Production
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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.
Release
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The film was retitled Zero A. D. and was scheduled to be released in the United States on December 19, 2025. However, the film was delayed into 2026 on November 6, 2025, with David taking its spot.