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Part of North Bay has been transformed into Biblical-era Jerusalem.

Filming of “Joseph and Mary” is taking place in the area and local media got to tour the set over the weekend.

Producer Leif Bristow (pictured above) says North Bay and Powassan were good starting points to remake Jerusalem.

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Bristow says the background acts as a natural green-screen and through visual effects they erase “northern Ontario” and replace it with Israel’s landscape.

He says it’s important to have a supportive community behind a production like this.

Playing the role of Joseph is Kevin Sorbo who is known for the roles of Hercules and Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda. 

He says Joseph is an interesting character to play.

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Mayor Al McDonald says there are a lot of positive impacts for residents and business owners as well.

MPP Vic Fedeli says North Bay provides a positive climate for movie production.

The tour took place on location up Highway 11 North at the former Bomarc missle site.

Once shooting wraps up for “Joseph and Mary”, filming on the story of “Peter the Apostle” will take place.

“Mum’s The Word”, starring Brooke Shields is also filming in the North Bay area right now.

Local media interview Kevin Sorbo, who plays"Joseph".
Local media interview Kevin Sorbo, who plays”Joseph”.
On the set of "Joseph and Mary".
On the set of “Joseph and Mary”.
On the set of "Joseph and Mary".
On the set of “Joseph and Mary”.
On the set of "Joseph and Mary".
On the set of “Joseph and Mary”.
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On the set of “Joseph and Mary”.