Mary Magdalene."

The actress plays the titular woman who becomes a fervent follower of Jesus (Chiwetel Ejiofor) seem to question her role among them.

And Mary herself pushes back against the whisperings by wondering, "Are we so different from men that you must teach us different things?"

It's unclear if the movie, directed by Garth Davis ("Lion"), addresses speculation that Jesus and Mary's relationship was romantic in nature. The trailer only shows Mary's unbending devotion, as she declares, "I'll be with you to the end."

"Mary Magdalene" opens in theaters March 30.