Bruce Marchiano
Fifteen years ago, Bruce Marchiano was hired to play Jesus in the word-for-word dramatization of The Gospel According to Matthew. Marchiano’s portrayal shattered every stereotype. Reviewers often refer to him as “the happy Jesus,” whose passion, affection and love were a breath of fresh air to Christians and sparked the curiosity of countless seekers. During the making of the film, Marchiano witnessed firsthand the influence of investors’ visions for commercial success on the integrity of the gospel. He vowed that if he were ever calling the shots, he would make a Jesus film free from the conflict of the for-profit system. Little did he know that God would call him to fulfill that vow.
Fifteen years later, Marchiano’s God-given vision is being realized. Jesus…No Greater Love will be a word-by-word depiction of John’s gospel and Marchiano is considering a reprise of the role of Jesus.
Marchiano’s vision is to make Jesus…No Greater Love a world-class film for the next generation. The movie’s $45 million budget will come from millions of producers, Christians all over the world who are part of the movement to bring Jesus…No Greater Love to the next generation. Marchiano is asking 4.5 million producers to give a tax deductable donation of $10 apiece in time for the scheduled beginning of production in March 2010.
Throughout the production process, producers will be invited to interact with Marchiano and the filmmakers about some details of filming, marketing and publicity, and they will play a crucial role in spreading the word about the new film. Though Jesus…No Greater Love will be released to movie theaters; the movement isn’t about generating commercial success. “Whenever Christian films get released, we hear all this hoopla about box office success, and we get all excited. This isn’t about the box office. It is about souls coming to Christ,” says Marchiano. “I envision millions of American youth watching this movie on iPods, cell phones, the internet, etc. But I also see this movie projected on an old bed sheet in an Indian leper colony. This is a movie produced by the body of Christ to reach the entire world for Christ.”
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This is a great idea. Finally, a well-done, engaging movie on the life of Christ.
I agree, I think it is a great idea
I watched Bruce marchiano portrayal of Jesus. It is amazingand wonderful, i am going to let both my sons 3 and 6 years old watch the film. It is stunning and teaches little children , the great words of one of the greatest teachers around. Thank you for making this movie, it is inspiring. Years from now it will still be a favourite of mine. Thank you and god bless you in whatever you do.