LOS ANGELES, March 17 (UPI) -- "Whale Rider" star Keisha Castle-Hughes has been cast as the Virgin Mary in New Line Cinema's film, "Nativity."
The film, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, follows Mary before the birth of Jesus, The Hollywood Reporter said.
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The film, scheduled for a Dec. 1 release, will tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ from a strong female perspective, The Reporter said.
Shooting is scheduled start May 1 in Morocco and Italy.
