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Netflix's 'Messiah': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about the controversial show

The series is set to revolve around a man that performs Christ-like miracles and gains a huge international following while a CIA agent goes on a mission to debunk his divine presence

American thriller web series, 'Messiah' by Michael Petroni is coming to Netflix on New Year's. Already making a buzz, the show is highly speculated to be controversial and educational — a modern portrayal of the coming of a Messiah.

The story's premise — colliding between unknowns with divine power and deception, a CIA officer is set to be on a global mission undercover.

Release date

Season 1 of 'Messiah' will release on January 1, 2020.

Plot

Exploring the themes of religion, expected politics and the limits of faith, it follows the reaction of modern-day people to the appearance of a man in the Middle East who claims to be the Messiah. The perceptions of all characters are played out — a CIA agent, a preacher and his daughter, a refugee and the media.

Cast

The series stars Mehdi Dehbi, Tomer Sisley, Michelle Monaghan, John Ortiz, Melinda Page Hamilton, Stefania LaVie Owen, Jane Adams, Sayyid El Alami, Fares Landoulsi and Wil Traval.

Mehdi Dehbi

 
Mehdi Dehbi plays Al-Massih (Dehbi) — the central character — and is known for his roles in 'The Other Son' (2012), 'Mary Queen of Scots' (2013), and 'A Most Wanted Man' (2014).

Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan plays the role of Eva Geller, a US intelligence officer, who goes undercover to prove and prosecute the man that not only has more than a few followers but whose influences seem to be growing. With two episodes of 'Young Americans' (2000), she made her debut on TV and made her big-screen debut as Henrietta in 'Perfume' (2001). She is known for her role in 2002 in TV series as Kimberly Woods in 'Boston Public' (2000).

Creators

'Messiah' was created by Michael Petroni and is produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey ('The Bible Series', 'Ben Hur'), Andrew Deane ('Industry Entertainment') and James McTeigue ('Sense8', 'V for Vendetta')

Trailer

Petroni said, "Messiah will have every viewer asking the question 'is he or isn't he?'. How you answer that question may reveal more about you than it does about the show. Messiah challenges us to examine what we believe and why."

Where to watch

Catch the first 10 episodes of Season 1 of 'Messiah' on Netflix, on January 1, 2020.

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