Pinnacle Peak Footage, the studio behind “The Case for Christ” and “God’s Not Dead,” is inviting audiences to expertise the profound story of Jesus Christ in “The Last Supper,” completely in theaters beginning March 14.
Filmed in Morroco and timed to coincide with the Lenten season, the movie presents a cinematic journey by means of the ultimate days of Jesus’ life, culminating in His final act of affection and sacrifice.
The teaser trailer for the movie, launched this week, opens with Jesus coming into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, greeted by adoring crowds. The scene shortly shifts focus to Excessive Priest Caiaphas, who derides Jesus’ “ambition” and begins to orchestrate the plot that may result in His crucifixion.
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The trailer additionally consists of pivotal biblical moments corresponding to Jesus overturning tables on the temple and the titular last meal with His disciples.
Directed by Mauro Borrelli, “The Last Supper” options an ensemble solid bringing to life key Biblical figures. Jaime Ward stars as Jesus, joined by Robert Knepper (“Prison Break”) as Judas, Henry Garrett (“Silo”) as Nicodemus and James Oliver Wheatley (“The Lost Pirate Kingdom”) as Peter. Charlie MacGechen stars as John and James Faulkner performs Caiaphas.
Further solid members embrace Daniel Fathers (“House of the Dragon”) as Joseph of Arimathea, Nathalie Rapti Gomez (“Love on the Rock”) as Mary Magdalene and Ben Dilloway (“Masters of the Air”) as Malchus.
Michael Scott, head of Pinnacle Peak Footage, expressed his enthusiasm for the movie’s theatrical launch.
“I am so thrilled we are releasing ‘The Last Supper’ in theaters this March. This is a beautiful, epic story that really deserves a cinematic experience. As we have seen over the past few years, audiences continue to seek out films in theaters that speak to their faith and Biblical accuracy,” Scott stated.
Described as “a deeply human and spiritual exploration,” “The Last Supper” goals to deepen religion and convey the timeless story of Jesus’ sacrifice to life in a manner that resonates with fashionable audiences.
Scott stated the movie will take viewers on a “cinematic journey 2,000 years ago as you walk with Jesus and the disciples.”
“You get to experience what was happening at the time, the dynamic between Peter and Judas and the betrayal,” he added. “You get to experience what all these elements represent and the nuance around each of these different things. I promise you, you will enjoy it. You will learn something. You will feel the emotion of the story in a way you’ve never seen it before.”
Scott burdened {that a} main Hollywood studio does not again the undertaking and thus will ship a “strong message to Hollywood that these types of films need to be made, and people need to experience them.”
Lately, there was a surge in biblical epics and sequence, reflecting a renewed curiosity in faith-based storytelling, with productions like “The Chosen” main the cost.
Since its debut in 2019, the multi-season sequence chronicling the lifetime of Jesus Christ by means of the views of those that encountered Him has garnered over 200 million viewers and 770 million episode views globally. It is also been dubbed into almost 50 languages, in keeping with the Come and See Basis. Season 5 of “The Chosen,” which is able to concentrate on the Final Supper, hits theaters in early April.
The Netflix movie “Mary,” launched in December and following the story of the Nativity by means of the attention of the Virgin Mary, ranked among the many platform’s high 10 English-language films, attracting 24.6 million views. In the meantime, “House of David,” scheduled to premiere on Prime Video in early 2025, delves into the lifetime of King David, together with the David versus Goliath narrative.
Further info is obtainable at www.TheLastSupper.Film.
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Submit. She will be reached at: [email protected]
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