Mary Magdalene Trailer Starring Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix
Every few years we seem to get a new portrayal of Jesus on the big screen with the last being Kevin Reynolds’ Risen starring Joseph Fiennes. Next up we have a new version that tells the story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene with Rooney Mara starring as Mary and Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus. Directed by Gareth Davis (Lion), the movie is described as “an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history.” With a supporting cast that includes Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim, Mary Magdalene hits theatres just in time for Easter on March 30th, 2018. Check out the trailer after the jump and see what you think.