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The History Channel's depiction of Satan in the network's "The Bible" series is causing controversy online after some say the actor who portrayed the devil bears a striking resemblance to President Barack Obama.

Social media erupted Sunday with tweets comparing the likeness of actor Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, who portrays the devil and has appeared in numerous faith-based films, and President Obama.

Conservative commentator Glenn Beck compared the likeness, tweeting a photo of the actor Sunday.

Social media was abuzz, with many saying there was a resemblance, while others said the two looked nothing alike.

The show's producers called the controversy "utter nonsense."

 

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