BABOU ALIEU CEESAY ("John" in NBC's "A.D. The Bible Continues")

Babou Alieu Ceesay stars as John in NBC’s drama series “A.D. The Bible Continues.”

Ceesay recently wrapped “Eye in the Sky,” opposite of Hellen Mirren and Aarol Paul and directed by Gavin Hood. Prior to that, he starred in the British historical action film “’71” and the romantic drama “Half of a Yellow Sun,” alongside Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Ceesay has also been featured in several television series, including “Inspector Lewis,” “Getting On,” “Strike Back,” “Luther,” “Casualty” and “Law and Order: UK.”

A.D. The Bible Continues

Sundays on NBC (9-10 p.m. ET); Premiere: Easter Sunday, April 5