Biblical stories often resonate deeply with audiences, but the director of Netflix's new film mary He says he was overwhelmed with emotion when he brought a particularly emotional scene to life. Film director DJ Caruso told Crosswalk Headlines that the scene was the Annunciation, in which the angel Gabriel visits Mary. The film will be released on Netflix on December 6th.
Caruso admitted to choking while holding the camera.
“Mary sits there and declares, 'Lord, let it be, let it be,'” Caruso said, “and the tears start rolling down her cheeks.”
“She made a decision right away to say, 'Yes, I'm all in, God. I'm all in. I'm with you 100 percent. I'm going to follow you.' ””
Netflix mary (PG-13) tells the story of Mary and Joseph, who overcome their holy calling and flee from the madman King Herod. The film stars Oscar-winning actress Anthony Hopkins as Herod, Noah Cohen as Mary, and Ido Tako as Joseph.
Caruso also directed the 2022 faith-adjacent film redeem love.
“I wanted to tell a story about this extraordinary young woman…from an immersive point where she is the center of the story and we see and experience everything through her eyes,” he said. spoke.
“…What is often overlooked is her humanity and experience, and the anxieties and fears she may have as she undertakes the task of delivering this great gift to us,” he added. Ta.
He wants audiences to “understand the humanity and what she went through, what she and Joseph went through together, and the sacrifices it took.”
He said the Bible was the basis for the film. He believes this is a film that both Catholics and Protestants will appreciate.
“You respect the Bible and you use it as your story and foundation,” he said.
“We want to celebrate her grace, we want to celebrate her courage, we want to celebrate her selflessness, we want to celebrate the love she brought to the world,” Caruso said. “If everyone knows that's infused into this movie, that's what we're doing, that's why we're making this movie, then everyone can access this movie. That was really important.”
Noah Cohen was perfect for the lead role, he added.
“She has this grace, she has this beauty, she carries herself in such a wonderful way, but at the same time she's completely approachable. She lets you into it, and The audience will relate to her,” Caruso said. .
He prayed that God would lead him to the right actress.
“I'm a man of faith, so before I start I get down on my knees and pray, 'Lord, please, I have to find the right Mary. I can't let anyone decide. I need to find her.' 'And Noah It felt like a gift.”
Watch: Mary | Official Trailer | Netflix
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michael faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His articles have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, Christian Post, Leaf Chronicle, Toronto Star, and Knoxville News Sentinel.
