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President Obama, Satan character controversy addressed by network, producers of 'The Bible'

By April Neale Mar 18, 2013, 17:29 GMT

The History Channel has issued a statement about the resemblance noted, refuting the claims and also drafting executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett for commentary too.

The viewers of History's "The Bible" have noted that the actor cast as the character of Satan resembles President Obama.

The History Channel has issued a statement about the resemblance noted, refuting the claims and also drafting executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett for commentary too.

HISTORY press statement:

“HISTORY channel has the highest respect for President Obama. The series was produced with an international and diverse cast of respected actors. It's unfortunate that anyone made this false connection. HISTORY’s ‘The Bible’ is meant to enlighten people on its rich stories and deep history.”

From “The Bible” Executive Producers, Mark Burnett & Roma Downey:

“This is utter nonsense. The actor who played Satan, Mehdi Ouzaani, is a highly acclaimed Moroccan actor.  He has previously played parts in several Biblical epics– including Satanic characters long before Barack Obama was elected as our President.”

Executive Producer, Roma Downey added, "Both Mark and I have nothing but respect and love our President, who is a fellow Christian.  False statements such as these are just designed as a foolish distraction to try and discredit the beauty of the story of The Bible.”