Actors Unaware of Fox News Jesus Podcast

A recent podcast series about Jesus, titled 'The Life of Jesus,' has sparked controversy as several of its announced Hollywood stars claim they were unaware of its existence. The 52-episode series, produced by Gulfstream Studios for Fox News's Fox Faith vertical, features celebrity voices for biblical figures.

However, representatives for actors like Malcolm McDowell and Kristen Bell stated that the audio was recorded approximately 15 years ago for a different project, the 'Truth & Life Dramatized Audio Bible.' These representatives assert that the actors never granted permission for their voices to be reused in this new podcast format and had forgotten about the original recordings.

While a spokesperson for Fox News Audio indicated full cooperation from all actors involved, conflicting reports suggest at least one actor was asked not to disclose the original recording date. This situation has raised questions about the ethical sourcing of content and the repurposing of previously recorded material without explicit consent for new projects.