'The Bible' Follow-Up 'A.D.' Gets Series Order at NBC

The 12-episode miniseries extends the network's relationship with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. NBC has made its plans for The Bible follow-up official, picking up 12-hour miniseries A.D. The follow-up to History's The Bible hails from creators Mark Burnett and Roma Downey and will likely air in spring 2015. NBC landed the project in July. A.D.: Beyond the Bible, from Burnett and wife Downey, begins in the days after Jesus' betrayal and death. With NBC partnering to bring the follow-up to bro...