In the first week of March, Antonio Banderas became Herod to shoot a portion of the musical at the Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante. Journey to Bethlehem (Bethlehem Road)which production adam anders debuts as a director. It has already been announced that the movie, which will show the Alicante castle all over the world, will be released in the United States according to the Alicante City Council. next 10 november.
At the moment, scenes shot inside this historic building, especially the Felipe II room set, can already be seen in the trailer that the production company is distributing around the world. King Herod’s castle.
Filming of this international production Castillo de Santa Bárbara is closed for a week last March and Participation of 240 peoplebetween players and technicians, With 120 extras from Alicante. Some thirty local employees also collaborated in different departments such as assembly, recording kit, logistics and catering assistants.
History
Journey to Bethlehem It tells the story of the birth of Jesus in a musical tone. The main cast was completed along with the famous actress from Malaga. Fiona Palomo, The Virgin Mary will Milo ManheimTaking on the role of Saint Joseph. Banderas won in his international career, Oscar nomination; In 2021, Goya won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. pain and victoryand was nominated Golden Globesamong other recognitions.
This movie is his directorial debut. producer Adam Anderscreator of hits like musicals Promwith the new winner of the competition, Meryl Streep Princess of Asturias Art Award, and the series joy. “The idea came to me years ago when I was looking for a musical to watch with my family over Christmas. I want this movie As bright and bright as the star of BethlehemAnders explained. four-time Grammy nominee and Two-time winner of the People’s Choice Award.
Support to Alicante
Mayor, Louis Barcala and the vice mayor, Mari Carmen Sanchezattended the shoot at Castillo de Santa Bárbara last March and had the opportunity to meet and talk to some of the crew. Banderas and director Adam Anders.
Both Barcala and Sánchez stressed the importance of hosting Alicante. “major international productions this put us on the radar of new projects that promote the city and create wealth”.
Also, the fact that Banderas is one of the heroes means: A boost for AlicanteDue to the weather conditions and the variety of scenarios, more and more manufacturers want to develop their projects and at the same time Alicante Film OfficeIt depends on the Tourism Board,” said the mayor.
Responsible Sánchez, Alicante City & Beach Tourist Board, He pointed out that making films has become a tourism product in itself, and that it has now become a fully growing product with the work we have invested and done during these 4 years.