# Production of Zero A. D. film

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-of-zero-a-d-film
> Updated: 2026-09-22T19:28:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Angel Studios is producing a cinematic project titled “Zero A. D. : The Birth of Christ” (also referred to as “The Nativity of the King: Zero A.D.”), directed by Alejandro Monteverde. Described as a “spiritual thriller” or “epic thriller,” the film depicts the biblical narrative of the birth of Jesus and the tension involving King Herod of Judea, who seeks to eliminate the perceived threat to his reign.

The production features an international cast, including Jim Caviezel as Herod, Deva Cassel as Mary, Jamie Ward as Joseph, Sam Worthington as Antipater, Gael García Bernal, and Ben Mendelsohn. Filming for the project took place in Morocco, and the film is scheduled for release in US theaters on December 11, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: The Nativity of the King film features international cast

Director Alejandro Monteverde’s film ‘The Nativity of the King: Zero A.D.’ is an epic historical thriller starring Jim Caviezel, Sam Worthington, and Ben Mendelsohn.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-nativity-of-the-king-film-features-international-cast

### 2026-09-09: Zero A. D. : The Birth of Christ trailer reveals spiritual thriller approach

Director Alejandro Monteverde’s upcoming film “Zero A. D. : The Birth of Christ” reimagines the Nativity as a spiritual thriller, starring Jim Caviezel as King Herod and Deva Cassel as Mary.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zero-a-d-the-birth-of-christ-trailer-reveals-spiritual-thriller-approach

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