(SeaPRwire) – While Good Omens is a series deeply rooted in themes of faith, it is not strictly religious. Adapted from the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the show chronicles the unlikely partnership between the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and the demon Crowley (David Tennant) as they work together to avert Armageddon. Their previous endeavors include stopping an apocalypse and sheltering a renegade angel resembling Don Draper. However, for the abbreviated third and concluding season, the narrative seems to be introducing its most significant figure yet: the central figure of Christianity. What implications does this hold for the series’ conclusion?
On Easter Monday, the official social media channels for Good Omens shared a video featuring actor Bilal Hasna stepping into an elevator and pressing the button for Earth. The post was captioned, “Let’s kick off the Second Coming!” View the teaser here:
The phrase “second coming” strongly suggests only one possible identity for this character: Jesus Christ, portrayed by Hasna. The original Good Omens book did not address the Second Coming, though rumors have persisted for years that Gaiman and Pratchett intended to explore it in a potential follow-up.
This would not mark the first time Jesus has appeared in Good Omens. A flashback in Season 1, Episode 3, titled “Hard Times,” depicted Aziraphale and Crowley witnessing the crucifixion. In that scene, Christ was played by Adam Bond, an actor who has built a career portraying the Son of God, with four credits as Jesus on his record. However, the recasting of the role is not the most contentious issue surrounding this season.
The production of Good Omens Season 3 is already entangled in controversy following serious allegations of sexual harassment and assault against original creator and showrunner Neil Gaiman. While Gaiman denies the claims, the final season was reduced to a single, feature-length episode produced without his participation. Therefore, if this character is indeed Jesus, the finale has a substantial amount of story to resolve in approximately 90 minutes.
On a positive note, the casting decision itself is a promising sign. Hasna, a seasoned British television actor of Palestinian-Pakistani descent, represents a welcome departure from the tradition of casting non-Middle Eastern actors in the role of Jesus, including the actor from Season 1. The real-world circumstances of Season 3 may be challenging, but the characters’ arc deserves a conclusion. Based on this teaser, it appears the ending will be a memorable one.
Good Omens Season 3 premieres May 13, 2026, on Prime Video.
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