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The film is the adaptation of a novel titled "A Life of Jesus" written by Shūsaku Endō. The author also wrote the book "Silence" which was adapted by Scorsese as well and released in 2016. Liam Neeson, Adam Driver, and Andrew Garfield starred in that film.
The upcoming Jesus film will mainly be in the present time and will emphasize Jesus' fundamental teachings rather than adhering to a specific religious doctrine.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter