Cliff Curtis Prepares to Play Jesus in "Risen"
Cliff Curtis will play the role of Jesus Christ in the upcoming movie Risen. The movie is an epic historical drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by Reynolds, Paul Aiello and Karen Janszen. The film stars Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, and Cliff Curtis. Columbia Pictures will release the film on February 19, 2016.
In preparing for the role Jesus, Curtis stayed away from his wife and family. He explains: "For a month I lived on my own in Malta and it was a really beautiful experience. I had very humble meals and I lived monastically pretty much," Curtis told Wenn, according to Scout. " I could not not speak to my wife because she's my other connection to the Divine. I didn't speak to anybody and I spent a lot of time in meditation and silence and would sit for hours alone."
Curtis is a New Zealand actor whose film credits include Whale Rider, Once Were Warriors, Blow, and The Dark Horse. He had television series roles on NBC's Trauma and Body of Proof, and ABC's Missing. He currently plays Travis, a lead character on the AMC horror-drama series Fear the Walking Dead, a companion series of The Walking Dead.
Curtis was surprised that he was selected for the role of Jesus. "Jesus was crucified by age 33 and I'm in my late 40s. And when you look at my work, what makes you think that I'm right for this role?" he asked. "It was a miracle. just thought I wasn't fair complexioned enough to get the role and I needed blue eyes."
Nevertheless, his Catholic background helped. "I was a devout Catholic as a child and I was an altar boy and served mass, and I did the whole thing and had the crucifix next to my bed, everything," he revealed. "So when I became an actor and the question would arise, 'What roles do you want to play?' I'd say, 'Jesus,' and it had become a running joke."
Tags : Risen risen movie risen movie trailer cliff curtis
Hot Trends
-
Influence Music Releases its First Full-Length Christmas Album, "It's All About You"
-
Former Avalon Singer Michael Passons Says He Was Let Go Because of His Sexuality
-
Planetshakers Releases "Winning Team: Songs For Church (Live)"
-
Tony Dungy, David Jeremiah, Joni Eareckson Tada to Receive Museum of the Bible "Pillar" Awards
-
Ray Chew's "A Night of Inspiration" to Feature Regina Belle, Shirley Caesar, Erica Campbell, Melvin Crispell, III & More
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Jamie MacDonald Signs with Capitol Christian Music Group
-
Dante Bowe Criticized for Wearing Questionable Shirt on Instagram
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
Fernando Ortega Talks Exclusively About His New EP "For All The Saints"
-
The Voice of the Martyrs Releases "The Martinez Family" Short Film
-
Graham Kendrick Shares the Story Behind "Holy Overshadowing"
-
kalley Releases Her First Single After the Death of Her Daughter Olive
-
Carley Arrowood “Colors” Album Review
-
TAYA Leaves Hillsong Church
Most Popular
-
Influence Music Releases its First Full-Length Christmas Album, "It's All About You"
-
Former Avalon Singer Michael Passons Says He Was Let Go Because of His Sexuality
-
Planetshakers Releases "Winning Team: Songs For Church (Live)"
-
Tony Dungy, David Jeremiah, Joni Eareckson Tada to Receive Museum of the Bible "Pillar" Awards
-
Ray Chew's "A Night of Inspiration" to Feature Regina Belle, Shirley Caesar, Erica Campbell, Melvin Crispell, III & More
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Jamie MacDonald Signs with Capitol Christian Music Group
-
Dante Bowe Criticized for Wearing Questionable Shirt on Instagram
-
Joy Williams Reveals the Real Reason Behind Civil War's Breakup
-
Fernando Ortega Talks Exclusively About His New EP "For All The Saints"
-
The Voice of the Martyrs Releases "The Martinez Family" Short Film
-
Graham Kendrick Shares the Story Behind "Holy Overshadowing"
-
kalley Releases Her First Single After the Death of Her Daughter Olive
-
Carley Arrowood “Colors” Album Review
-
TAYA Leaves Hillsong Church