The film is the third collaboration between NGC, Scott Free and Bill OReilly
Nat Geo Mundo presents a three-hour global television event Quién Mató a Jesús, produced by Scott Free Productions and based on the New York Times best-selling book by Bill OReilly and Martin Dugard, dives deep inside the historical story of how Jesus message and preachings led to his persecution and execution by a group of conspirators who saw him as a threat to their power.Quién Mató a Jesús, will premiere on Palm Sunday, March 29, at 9pm ET/PT on Nat Geo Mundo in the United States, globally in 171 countries in 45 languages and in English on National Geographic Channel. The film is the third collaboration between NGC, Scott Free and Bill OReilly, whose first two projects together, Emmy-nominated Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln are respectively the two most-watched programs in the networks history.Combining epic cinematography with intimate storytelling, Quién Mató a Jesús was shot entirely in the Moroccan desert with a crew of 250 and more than 4,500 extras. The 93 speaking roles are brought to life by an incredibly diverse cast, with actors representing Lebanon, Morocco, Czech Republic, Ireland, Great Britain, Israel, Canada, Syria, Australia and the United States. The massive production, unlike anything undertaken by National Geographic Channel before, puts familiar Biblical characters under a new lens to give them layers of meaning rarely explored before. Leading the cast are Kelsey Grammer (Partners, Boss) as King Herod the Great, the unrelenting and ambitious Roman-appointed King of Judea, who notoriously ordered the murder of all baby boys in Bethlehem, and Stephen Moyer (True Blood) as Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who ordered Jesus crucifixion.
Nat Geo Mundos annual Semana De Grandes Felinos returns to the screen
National Geographic Channels International with key programming and marketing appointments
Nat Geo Mundo premieres the four-part series Las Fieras del Fútbol
César Millán introduces its new show César 911, to air in over 120 countries
New series with César Millán César 911 premieres Friday, March 7 on Nat Geo Mundo
Nat Geo Mundos Killing Kennedy premiers Sunday, November 10
Nat Geo Mundo premieres Doctor Vet: Los Angeles this October
Nat Geo Mundo presents Temple de Acero, a three-day patriotic special
Los 80: El Comienzo de Todo premieres Sunday, May 5th on Nat Geo Mundo
Nat Geo Mundo debuts El Domador de Caballos, four part series on Martín Ochotoco
Fox Hispanic Media announces Upfront event for May 15 in New York City
Preparados para el Fin del Mundo premieres on Nat Geo Mundo Friday November 16 at 9pm
Nat Geo Mundo debuts La Dama de Cao: El Misterio de la Momia Tatuada
Nat Geo Mundo premieres eight episodes of Extrema Obsesión shot in Latin America
Nat Geo Mundo premieres new season of Tabú Latinoamérica in the U.S.
Emiliano Saccone appointed president of the new Hispanic network MundoFox
Diego Buñuel of Nat Geo Mundo: The Hispanic market is fundamental
Carmen Larios of Nat Geo Mundo: Offering a fresh and honest alternative