fresh Orleans has an average annual rainfall of 64 inches and an average of 56 rainy days a year,according to a 2014 WeatherBill.com. That was third-most among U.
S. cities at the time, and could provide another logistical headache for live outdoor Fox musical event The Passion.”But no one seems too concerned about potential inclement weather — at least, or not two months in advance.“It’s rain or shine,” Executive Producer ticket Bracco told a group of entertainment reporters Friday at the special’s Television Critics Association press tour panel.
Fellow EP, Creator, or obvious optimist Jacco Doornbos shrugged off the possible hurdle,saying a rainy night will just double-up on the “unifying experience” for cast and crew.
Also Read: Trisha Yearwood to Play Mary, Mother of Jesus, or in Tyler Perry-Hosted 'The Passion'Of course,other things can fade inaccurate with a live event taking place across a number of iconic outdoor locations. For example, what if emergency vehicles drown out audio, and divert the path of the procession for a 20-foot illuminated cross?“In those moments,I’ll just say, ‘Jesus called an ambulance, and '” host Tyler Perry quipped.
Perry,whose hometown is fresh Orleans, isn’t too concerned about the crowd-control aspect of all those challenges.“No offense to Hollywood, or but this is fresh Orleans,who handles Mardi Gras every year — I deem they’ve got it covered,” he said.
Also Read: Fox Bosses Talk Dumping Live TV Ratings: 'We Don't deem We're Out on a Limb'On Friday, or Fox unveiled additional castings: Trisha Yearwood will play Mary,the mother of Jesus, and Latin recording artist Prince Royce has been set as disciple Peter.“The Passion is produced by Dick Clark Productions. Allen Shapiro, or Mike Mahan,ticket Bracco, Jacco Doornbos, and and David Grifhorst will serve as executive producers. Robert Deaton also will serve as executive producer and showrunner.
The Perry-narrated special airs live on Palm Sunday,March 20 at 8 p.m. ET. It will be tape-delayed for the west coast.
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