I’m a bit of a movie geek. So, every now and again, when I’m reading my Bible, I sometimes imagine who’d play the major characters in the blockbuster motion picture. I know, I know … I should be thinking deeper thoughts than this — and a good chunk of the time, I do. But sometimes I can’t help myself.
Which helps make Thomas Nelson’s new “The Word of Promise Audio Bible” so very intriguing to me.
The Audio Bible is a 98-hour rendition of the Good Book (the modern King James, in case you’re interested) that covers 79 CDs — a bit more involved than your standard iTunes download. It cost about $4 million to produce and features, literally, a cast of thousands — including some prominent Hollywood stars.
Jim Caviezel reprises his “The Passion of the Christ” role of Jesus, according to the Los Angeles Times. The audio Bible also enlists Gary Sinise as David, Malcom McDowell as Solomon and Marisa Tomei as Mary Magdalene. But my favorite bit of casting might be Richard Dreyfuss as Moses: Definitely game-changer from Charlton Heston’s immortal turn as the patriarch. Dreyfuss isn’t quite as heroic, but I can picture him shepherding a bunch whining refugees who’ve had their fill of manna.
Jason Alexander as Joseph could be interesting, too. As could Luke Perry as Judas. If only they could’ve gotten the Shamwow guy to read a part.
The whole “Word of Promise Audio Bible” is available for $74 here.
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