Netflix’s new series, Messiah, is a provocative and suspenseful thriller that explores the power of influence and belief in the social media age.
When CIA officer Eva Geller uncovers information about a man gaining international attention through acts of public disruption, she begins an investigation into his origins. As he continues to cultivate followers who allege he’s performing miracles, the global media become increasingly beguiled by this charismatic figure. Geller must race to unravel the mystery of whether he really is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist capable of dismantling the world’s geopolitical order. As the story unfolds, multiple perspectives are interwoven including that of an Israeli intelligence officer, a Texas preacher and his daughter, a Palestinian refugee and the journalist who covers the story.
The series stars Michelle Monaghan (The Path) as Eva Geller, Mehdi Dehbi (Tyrant) as al-Masih, Tomer Sisley (We’re The Millers) as Aviram, John Ortiz (Silver Linings Playbook) as Felix Iguero, Melinda Page Hamilton (Desperate Housewives) as Anna Iguero, Stefania LaVie Owen (The Carrie Diaries) as Rebecca Iguero, Sayyid El Alami as Jibril, Jane Adams (Sneaky Pete) as Miriam Keneally, Wil Traval (Jessica Jones) as Will Mathers, Fares Landoulsi as Samir, Dermot Mulroney (Shameless) as President Young, Beau Bridges (Masters of Sex) as Edmund De Guilles, and Philip Baker Hall (Magnolia) as Zelman Katz.
Created by Michael Petroni (The Book Thief), directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) and Kate Woods (Rectify), and executive produced by Petroni, McTeigue, Andrew Deane (The Double), Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (The Bible Series, Ben Hur).
Messiah hits Netflix on January 1st with 10 episodes.
