By casting an actor who bears a striking resemblance to president Barack Obama as the Devil in the popular show The Bible, a US TV channel has stirred up controversy.
Immediately upon the show’s airing in the US on Sunday, viewers recognized that the portrayal of Satan closely mirrored Obama.
Conservative Glenn Beck, known for criticizing Obama, tweeted about the resemblance before the show was broadcast.
‘Does anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible Sunday on History Channel looks just like That Guy?,’ he remarked.
Further discussion ensued on Twitter regarding whether the resemblance to the president was intentional, with some users expressing frustration over the likeness.
One Twitter user commented: ‘I might miss the programming, but I intend to boycott #HistoryChannel from now on. #Obama, #shameful #disrespect.’
Many conservatives, who frequently disagree with liberal Obama, appeared to find the situation amusing.
‘I’m sorry. It will always be funny – Obama As The Devil? The History Channel’s The Bible featuring a stunning look-alike,’ another user tweeted.
As of now, the creators of The Bible and the History Channel have not made any remarks on the matter.
