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Jesus and the disciples in Season 5 of “The Chosen.”

‘The Chosen’ actor on Season 6: ‘I’ve never seen the cast so focused’

Jun 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The cast of the hit series “The Chosen” was recently in Matera, Italy, filming the crucifixion of Jesus, which will... Read more

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greets Pope Leo XIV at the end of Wednesday’s general audience on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Jonathan Roumie, Jesus in ‘The Chosen,’ meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘An immeasurable honor’

Jun 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greeted Pope Leo XIV at the end of... Read more

Director Dallas Jenkins (left) and Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in the wildly successful TV series “The Chosen,” speak with journalists during a press conference on June 23, 2025, at the Vatican.

‘The Chosen’ cast visits Vatican after filming Crucifixion scenes in Italy

Jun 23, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Jonathan Roumie, castmates from “The Chosen,” and director Dallas Jenkins are at the Vatican this week after wrapping up three... Read more

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.”

‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Jun 19, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series, is scheduled to present a gift from “The Chosen” to... Read more

Now in its fifth season, Part 1 of “The Chosen: Last Supper” — the first two episodes — has become the highest-grossing installment of the series, raking in a little over $19 million. 

‘The Chosen’ hits milestone as creator reflects on powerful Last Supper portrayal

Apr 17, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” along with some of the actors from the show shared their experiences of filming... Read more

Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as Jesus Christ in “The Chosen,” speaks with CNA during a press junket interview on March 19, 2025, in Dallas at the Season 5 premiere of “The Chosen: Last Supper.”

Jonathan Roumie discusses Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘For me, it was living out liturgy’

Mar 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Chosen: Last Supper" has officially been released in theaters across the country, focusing on the events of Holy Week. Read more

From left to right: Abe Bueno-Jallad (Big James), Noah James (Andrew), Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter), Luke Dimyan (Judas), and Paras Patel (Matthew) of “The Chosen.”

Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5

Mar 16, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Chosen: Last Supper” will be released in theaters in three parts — Part 1 on March 28, Part 2... Read more

“The Chosen: Last Supper,” which focuses on the events of Holy Week, will be released in theaters starting on March 28, 2025.

Official trailer for ‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ teases key moments leading to Jesus’ death

Feb 20, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Season 5 of the popular series depicts key events from the week leading up to Jesus’ death including his triumphal... Read more

Actress Elizabeth Tabish as Violetta Petrosyan in the new film "Between Borders."

‘Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish reflects on new role in ‘Between Borders’

Jan 24, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Between Borders,” which will hit theaters Jan. 26–28, tells the true story of the Petrosyan family, who was forced to... Read more

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.”

‘The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer

Nov 25, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Read more

Dallas Jenkins, creator, writer, and director of “The Chosen,” at ChosenCon 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘We’re getting closer and closer to the cross,’ show’s creator says

Oct 13, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here’s what fans can expect from Season 5 of “The Chosen,” which focuses on the events of Holy Week.   Read more

The second annual “Chosen” fan convention, ChosenCon, took place Sept. 20-21, 2024, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida.

‘Chosen’ creator Dallas Jenkins makes big announcements about future of show, other projects

Sep 25, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The announcements by Jenkins included details about several new shows and the future of “The Chosen.” Read more

Actor Paras Patel as Matthew in the hit series “The Chosen.”

‘The Chosen’ actor Paras Patel says portraying Matthew has ‘given me my purpose’

Jun 12, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Season 4 of the hit series “The Chosen” has been officially released for streaming exclusively on “The Chosen” app. Read more

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of "The Chosen."

‘The Chosen’ announces Season 4 streaming; show’s creator gives Season 5 preview

May 30, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The creators of the hit series “The Chosen” announced May 29 that Season 4 will be available for public streaming... Read more

"The Chosen" actor Jonathan Roumie gives the commencement speech at the Catholic University of America on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

‘The Chosen’ star Jonathan Roumie urges Catholic University grads to emulate Christ

May 11, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Roumie headlined the commencement ceremony for CUA graduates held on the lawn of the Basilica of the National Shrine of... Read more

Clockwise, from top left: Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Father Mike Schmitz of Duluth, Minnesota, will address the Class of 2024.

Class of ’24: Commencement speakers range from ‘The Chosen’ actor to a Catholic cardinal

May 10, 2024

By Jim Graves

Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, and Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs will address... Read more

Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie during a visit to Unbound's headquarters in Nov. 2023.

Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’ to be Catholic University’s 2024 commencement speaker

Mar 20, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Catholic University of America (CUA) announced Wednesday that Jonathan Roomie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” will speak at... Read more

Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene in Season Four of "The Chosen."

‘The Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish talks Season Four and her own personal faith journey

Mar 12, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Tabish called Mary Magdalene’s character arc a “very realistic portrayal of growth, which is so often two steps forward, one... Read more

Thomas (Joey Vahedi) and Ramah (Yasmine Al-Bustami) in Season Four of "The Chosen."

When it comes to ‘The Chosen’ Season Four, expect the unexpected

Feb 13, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The first few episodes of the new season of “The Chosen” have been released in theaters and give viewers some... Read more

Left to right: Simon Zee (Alaa Safi), Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), and Simon Peter (Shahar Isaac) in Season Four of "The Chosen," releasing exclusively in theaters starting Feb. 1, 2024.

Season Four of ‘The Chosen’ gets ‘closer to what we all know is coming,’ creator says

Jan 30, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Season Four of the series hits theaters on Feb. 1 and, for the first time, will be shown exclusively in... Read more