Emmett J. Scanlan stars as Saul (later to be known as the apostle Paul) on NBC's drama series "A.D. The Bible Continues."

Scanlan is best known for his lead role on the British television program "Hollyoaks," receiving 11 nominations and nine wins for his portrayal of the charming psychopath Brendan Brady. He starred in the award-winning Irish film "Charlie Casanova," earning the prestigious Best Actor Award at the European Film Festival in Paris and a Rising Star Award nomination at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

Most recently, Scanlan had roles in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" and on NBC's "Constantine" and the BAFTA-nominated TV series "The Fall," co-starring Gillian Anderson.