The Passion Casts Seal as Pontius Pilate

LOS ANGELES: The Grammy Award-winning recording artist Seal has joined the cast of the two-hour musical event The Passion, which will air live on Palm Sunday, March 20, on FOX.

Seal joins the previously announced host and narrator Tyler Perry and cast members Jencarlos Canela (Jesus Christ), Chris Daughtry (Judas), Prince Royce (the disciple Peter) and Trisha Yearwood (Mary, the mother of Jesus). Written by Peter Barsocchini (High School Musical), The Passion tells the 2,000-year-old story of the last hours of Jesus Christ’s life on earth.

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. The Passion is produced by dick clark productions, Eye2Eye Media and Anders Media.