Kristen Bell Unknowingly Stars in New Jesus Podcast Announced by Fox News
Fox News has introduced a new podcast titled “The Life of Jesus Podcast,” featuring a star-studded cast including Kristen Bell. The series is set to debut on November 30, consisting of 52 episodes. It aims to bring the stories from the New Testament to life through engaging storytelling.
Kristen Bell’s Surprising Involvement
Kristen Bell, known for her roles in various films and television series, was reportedly unaware of her participation in this new project. According to reports, she originally recorded the voice of Mary Magdalene for a different endeavor 15 years ago.
- Original work: The Truth and Life Dramatized Audio Bible (2010)
- New project announcement: “The Life of Jesus Podcast” (2023)
- Number of episodes: 52
Background on Kristen Bell
The Michigan-born actress, who attended Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, has expressed her views on faith publicly. She shared her complex relationship with her religious upbringing and her mother, describing her mother as “very religious” and highlighting the stress surrounding their differing beliefs.
Podcast Details
The podcast will feature over 100 notable actors, with Bell voicing Mary Magdalene. Other prominent cast members include:
- Sean Astin as Matthew
- Neal McDonough as Jesus
- Brian Cox as the Voice of God
- Malcolm McDowell as Caiaphas
- John Rhys-Davis as narrator
- Julia Ormond as Mary Mother of God
The podcast will be released in four installments to correspond with key dates in the Christian calendar, such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Palm Sunday. It will be available on various platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Spotlight on Kristen Bell’s Career
Kristen Bell is celebrated for her extensive career in entertainment. She received an Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Nobody Wants This.” Bell is also widely recognized for voicing Princess Anna in Disney’s “Frozen” and her performances in “Veronica Mars” and “The Good Place.” She is married to actor Dax Shepard.
This new podcast, although featuring Bell, appears to have caused some confusion regarding her knowledge and consent. Reports indicate that Bell’s team only found out about the project’s revival through a request from Fox & Friends, which has raised questions about the use of her earlier recordings.
