On Easter Sunday, the NBC series, 'A.D. The Bible Continues' will begin a groundbreaking 12-week, primetime run. But for tonight only, audiences across the country will watch a never-before-seen preview of the series during the highly anticipated season premiere of 'The Voice' on NBC at 8/7central.

On April 5th, 2015, join millions of viewers for the premiere of 'A.D. The Bible Continues.' The 12-week journey is anticipated to be the most powerful global movement in history. It is set to premiere at 9/8c on NBC.

'A.D. The Bible Continues' starts with the Crucifixion and The Resurrection -catalysts that altered history. What follows is the epic tale of "A.D." chronicling several of the most intense and tumultuous decades in history. The complicated birth of the early Church was a time filled with enormous faith, persecution, political intrigue, brutal Roman oppression and the desperate Jewish revolt. The entire world was transformed, and the course of human history would be forever changed.

'A.D.' was created by husband and wife duo Burnett and Downey following their unprecedented success of 'The Bible' series on the history channel. Juan Pablo di Pace, the critically acclaimed Argentinean actor, has been cast as Jesus. Di Pace leads an accomplished cast hailing from more than 10 different nations, including John - Babou Ceesay (Gambia); Mary Magdalene - Chipo Chung (Zimbabwe); James - Denver Isaac (Zimbabwe); Arik - Nicholas Pinnock (Jamaica); Simon The Zealot - Fraser Ayers (Scotland/Black); Ananias - Peter De Jersey (Britain); Mother Mary - Greta Scacchi (Italy); Thomas - Johannes Johannesson (Iceland); Judas - Cesare Taurasi (Italy); and Boaz - George Georgiou (Greece).

Watch an exclusive clip below of the upcoming series below and do not forget to tune in tonight to watch a never-before-seen preview during the highly anticipated season premiere of 'The Voice' on NBC at 8/7central.