A sequel to 'The Bible'? Network TV gets in on the biblical drama.

'The Bible,' a popular miniseries on the History channel, will get a sequel airing on NBC, the studio announced Monday

By Associated Press / July 1, 2013

This publicity still released by the History channel shows Roma Downey as Mary in a scene from 'The Bible.' NBC says it will air a sequel to the hit cable miniseries 'The Bible.' The network announced Monday, July 1, 2013, that it will join with producer Mark Burnett and his actress-wife, Roma Downey, on the sequel.

Casey Crawford / The History Channel / AP / File

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NBC says it will air a sequel to the hit cable miniseries "The?Bible."

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The network said Monday that it will join with producer Mark Burnett and his actress-wife, Roma Downey, on the sequel. Mr. Burnett and Ms. Downey produced "The?Bible" for the History channel.

Downey starred in "Touched by an Angel" and also played Jesus's mother, Mary, in the miniseries that aired earlier this year.

NBC says the sequel has the working title "A.D.: Beyond the?Bible" and will open in the days following the crucifixion of Jesus.

Casting and an air date haven't been announced.

Burnett's producing credits include the NBC series "The Voice" and "Celebrity Apprentice."

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