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| Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdelene in "The Passion of the Christ" also filmed in Matera |
The project is still untitled, but has been described as a "biopic"about the storyof MaryMagdalene, presenting "a human and authentic portrait of the mostenigmatic figuresin history."
TheAmerican productiondirectorGarthDaviswill direct RooneyMarain the roleof Mary Magdalene. JoaquinPhoenix will play the part of Jesus. If you live in the region, a casting call has been announced for maleand female children, agedbetween eightand13 years with a darkcomplexionandMediterraneanfeatures. They also welcome children of AfricanandCentral American descent. They ask that children mustbe thin, preferably with long, dark hair. For more information, contact the local Matera production company, "Blu Video".
