Netflix to Distribute Fox's Live Musical Event THE PASSION Internationally

THE PASSION will soon be seen worldwide.

According to Deadline, Netflix has picked up the global rights to Fox's live musical event, airing this Sunday, which tells the 2000-year-old story of the last hours of Jesus Christ's life on earth through passages from THE BIBLE and a variety of contemporary popular music.

Netflix will distribute THE PASSION internationally beginning March 22 and later, on March 25, in The Netherlands, where the original concept has been staged for the past five years.

THE PASSION stars Jencarlos Canela (Jesus Christ), Chris Daughtry (Judas), Prince Royce (the disciple Peter), Seal (Pontius Pilate) and Trisha Yearwood (Mary, the mother of Jesus). Tyler Perry will serve as host and narrator, and Grammy Award-winning singer Yolanda Adams will perform a special opening number.

THE PASSION, written by Peter Barsocchini ("High School Musical") and ARRANGED specifically for this event by executive producer and hit music producer Adam Anders ("Glee," "Rock of Ages"), is set in modern day, and will follow the dramatic and inspirational story of Jesus of Nazareth, as he presides over the Last Supper, and then is be trayed by Judas, put on trial by Pontius Pilate, convicted, crucified and resurrected.

The event will unfold live at some of New Orleans' most iconic locations, while featuring a procession of a thousand people carrying a 20-foot, illuminated cross from outside the Mercedes Benz Superdome to the live stage at Woldenberg Park on the banks of the Mississippi River.