Jonathan Roumie Says Playing Jesus Christ is Most Challenging in 'The Chosen' Season 4 and How Fans React To Him
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- Category: Interviews
- Created: Saturday, 20 January 2024 10:54
- Published: Saturday, 20 January 2024 11:09
- Written by Lupe R Haas
Jonathan Roumie plays Jesus Christ in The Chosen but sometimes the lines are blurred when fans meet the actor in person. The actor also says shooting season 4 was tough as the betrayal of Jesus begins.
The new season will debut theatrically with a two-week run of Episodes 1-3 on February 1, 2024, followed by Episodes 4-6 in theaters beginning February 15, and Episodes 7-8 beginning February 29 via Fathom Events in the U.S. and Canada. There is currently no date for the streaming premiere.
Season 4 Synopsis
Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus’ growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable—ally with their Roman oppressors. As the seeds of betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus’ message turns violent, He’s left with no alternative but demand his followers RISE UP.
The theatrical rollout of Season 4 will begin with a two-week run of Episodes 1-3 on February 1, 2024, followed by Episodes 4-6 in theaters beginning February 15, and Episodes 7-8 beginning February 29 via Fathom Events in the U.S. and Canada. The premiere episodes will also be released in theaters in LATAM, the UK, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand via a consortium of distributors. After the full-season run in theaters concludes, The Chosen will announce the debut across streaming and linear TV platforms, as well as The Chosen TV and mobile apps.