What we do know that the odds are slim that he was as buff, tanned, and perfectly coifed as Morgado—or any of the numerous actors who have played Jesus in the past.
Both Burnett and Morgado have responded to the criticism they've faced surrounding the casting decision.
"Listen, whatever attracts the biggest, youngest audience," Burnett told us with a laugh.
Meanwhile Morgado, who has talked about being called "Hot Jesus," reacted by saying in an interview with USA Today, "I take the nickname as a compliment obviously, but I'm waiting for the good stuff. And the good stuff for me is if someone just nabbed me on the shoulder and said, 'Look, you did a pretty good job.'"
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