The Gospel of Christmas: Meet the Star-Studded Cast Of Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Holiday Movie

Durrell “Tank” Babbs Sr. stars in the lead role of Isaac. He is the “son of Abraham (Fred Hammond), a beloved preacher and pillar of the community. Despite his lineage, Isaac knows that his own skills behind the pulpit leave a lot to be desired. When he’s asked to lead an old New York City church with no congregation to speak of, he wonders if he’s the right man for the job.”

Where you’ve seen Durrell “Tank” Babbs Sr. before: Preacher's Kid, Favorite Son Christmas, A Second Chance Christmas, November Rule, Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story

Fantasia Barrino Taylor stars as Rebecca. Netflix describes the character as: “Wife to Isaac and devoted mother to Jacob and Esau, Rebecca always puts God and family first. Despite her husband’s doubts, she’s convinced that he can turn the church around and does her part to help: She rolls up her sleeves to get the building in working order and builds the choir from the ground up. No matter what obstacles come, Rebecca handles the situation with grace, determination, and a whole lot of prayer.”

Where you’ve seen Fantasia Barrino Taylor before: The Color Purple, Life Is Not a Fairytale, Soul Kittens Cabaret

• Mason Douglas as Jacob, Isaac and Rebecca’s 15-year-old son

• Eric Wiltz as Esau, Isaac and Rebecca’s younger son

• Fred Hammond as Abraham, Isaac and Peter’s father

• Ann Nesby as Sarah, Isaac’s mother

• Smokie Norful as Peter, Isaac’s brother

• Jekalyn Carr as Lilly, Peter’s wife

• Karen Clark-Sheard as Aunt Lynn

• Twinkie Clark-Terrell as Aunt Susan

• Dorinda Clark-Cole as Aunt Pearl

John Gray is cast as Deacon Daniel in the movie. Daniel “has been maintaining the New York City church on his own until Isaac and his family arrive. He welcomes them and offers a helping hand, though they don’t realize that he’s actually an angel visible to everyone.”

Where you’ve seen John Gray before: Blackbear, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, The Book Of John Gray

In The Gospel of Christmas, Hezekiah Walker takes on the role of Matthew. The streamer notes that he is “part of the Heavenly Choir, the group of angels in the attic. Troubled by the neighborhood’s decline, he wants to take action.”

Where you’ve seen Hezekiah Walker before: The Gospel, Nocturnal Agony

• Le’Andria Johnson as Eve

• Pastor Shirley Caesar as May

• Travis Cure as Noah

• Jacky Clark-Chisholm as Bella

Ricco Ross portrays Mr. Ehtmai Lived in the new film. According to Netflix, “Mr. Lived owns a local pawn shop, but he knew Isaac back when he was a secular recording artist. When they cross paths again, he takes it upon himself to advise Isaac about the reality of the neighborhood and gives Jacob a part-time job.”

Where you’ve seen Ricco Ross before: Beauty in Black, Unexpected Christmas, The Sandman, Octopus, Project Shadowchaser, Night Walk

Chanté Moore is part of the cast as Juanita Sherman. Juanita is “one of Isaac’s former flames and a creative collaborator from his previous life as a recording artist. Since she works at the bank overseeing the church’s mortgage, she has insight into Isaac’s financial troubles. Her renewed presence in his life creates trouble at home for him, too.”

Where you’ve seen Chanté Moore before: R&B Divas: Los Angeles, Chanté Moore: Real One, Women of R&B

• Lauren Chanel as Imani

• Yolanda Adams as Gloria

• Jaylon Gordon as Quamie

• CeCe Winans as Mrs. Johnson

• Carl Lentz as Troy

• Daniel “Dax” Nwosu Jr. as Brandon

• Vanessa Bell Armstrong as choir member