Well, you'll have to see it to believe it. 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' Is the Vatican's Favorite Jesus Movie According to one Vatican City newspaper, The Gospel According to St. Matthew ...

This is particularly true for actors who have to play such a prominent Biblical character like Jesus Christ. Jesus has been depicted on screen ever since the silent film era in the early 20th century.

And then there’s the recent spate of Jesus movies. And whatever it is they’re doing. Netflix’s new release, Mary, about the mother of Jesus, features an almost entirely Israeli cast.