John Legend's Heavenly Voice Will Come in Handy For His New TV Role

As if we didn't already know John Legend has an angelic voice, the "Love Me Now" singer is proving it by playing a messiah. The network TV trend of putting on live musicals will continue with NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!, which will see the 38-year-old taking on the role of Jesus.

"I'm thrilled to join the cast of this production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!," Legend said in a statement. "It's such a powerful, meaningful musical and I'm humbled to be part of this performance. We've already formed an incredible team, and, as we finish casting, I'm certain we will put together some of the greatest talents around to do this work justice."

NBC was nice enough to announce a few other key details. Rocker Alice Cooper will be playing King Herod in the production, which will be filmed before an audience at the Marcy Armory in Brooklyn and will air on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. "John Legend is a superstar. As a performer, his voice is infectious and effortless," said Tim Rice, writer of the musical. "As an actor, he is believable and honest. I'm thrilled he will be able to share his portrayal of Jesus with the world."

Recently, Legend has been diving into the acting world with La La Land and Underground, so this will be yet another role for him to add to his résumé.