![]() ![]() "Son of God" is the first of several old-fashioned Bible movies due out this year. Hollywood Couple Created 'The Bible' Mini-Series to 'Set the Record Straight' "Our finale beat both the 'Game of Thrones' premiere and 'The Walking Dead' finale," Burnett said. The Sunday school epic was wildly successful, becoming the number one drama series of 2013 with more than 100 million viewers - more than "Breaking Bad," "Mad Men" or "The Walking Dead." ![]() Last year, Burnett and Downey produced "The Bible" mini-series for the History Channel. "She knew that he was born to be extraordinary." "It was profoundly moving to step into the role, because we know Mary was the mother of the son of God, but she was also the mother of a son," she said. In the movie, Downey plays what is really the female lead - the Virgin Mary. "And for so many people, people who don't go to church, people who maybe have never read the Bible, this movie, 'Son of God,' will be the first time that they hear and see the story of Jesus come to life." "We're aware that many people learn through visual storytelling," Downey said. The couple is hoping "Son of God" will strike a chord with a new generation of moviegoers. "Jesus hasn't been on the big screen for 10 years since 'The Passion of the Christ,'" Downey said.
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