Ben Kingsley is circling the project \u201cMary Mother of Christ,\u201d which has been dubbed as a prequel to Mel Gibson\u2019s \u201cThe Passion of the Christ,\u201d an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap. Kingsley would play the role of King Herod in this film, to be directed by Alister Grierson. The story revolves around Mary\u2019s attempts to defy King Herod in order to save her son, Jesus…Lionsgate is distributing the film in North America. Texas pastor Joel Osteen is executive producing, and Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment and Shawn Williamson of Bright Light Pictures are producing. Motive Entertainment will also play a role in selling the film.<\/em><\/p>\nSo, Joel Osteen’s getting into the movie business. This one will be interesting to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n
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