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16 hours ago
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‘The Chosen' actor Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus, to meet Pope Leo
(NewsNation) — The actor who portrays Jesus Christ in the TV series 'The Chosen' is set to meet with Pope Leo XIV during the pontiff's general audience in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, according to Reuters. Jonathan Roumie spoke at an event on Monday, ahead of a special Vatican screening of an episode from the show's upcoming season, which is set to be released internationally next month. 'Coming to the Vatican is always an honour,' Roumie told Reuters. 'The possibility of getting to meet the newest pontiff is extraordinary.' Diddy's defense to rest case without witnesses Roumie was joined by his co-stars, including Elizabeth Tabish, who portrays Mary Magdalene; George Xanthis, who plays St. John the Apostle; and Vanessa Benavente, who plays Mary. 'The Chosen' is a historical drama chronicling the life of Jesus Christ. The show's fifth season includes key moments leading up to his crucifixion, including the Last Supper. Behind the scenes: click here to watch 'The Chosen Phenomenon,' a NewsNation special The Vatican screening comes days after wrapping three weeks of filming for Season 6, which will depict the crucifixion. That episode was filmed in the southern Italian town of Matera. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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‘House of David' renewed as faith-based series enjoy success
Faith is an integral part of millions of Americans' daily lives. 'One Nation Under God' is committed to reflecting America's voices, values and communities covering stories of faith and religion, from the latest headlines to stories of hope. Subscribe here. (NewsNation) — 'House of David,' Amazon's new dramatic series about the biblical figure who became the most celebrated king of Israel, is being renewed for a second season. It comes after the series garnered 22 million views in its first 17 days, according to media reports. It's part of a new wave of popularity that faith-based series are enjoying as Hollywood and streaming platforms adapt to the growing market. Google under fire for allegation it's censoring faith-based content 'The Chosen,' a crowd-funded series that turned into a global hit, began the faith-based entertainment phenomenon with its release in 2017. Six years and millions of fans later, CW picked up the three seasons of the series, becoming the series' broadcast home. The network premiered the fourth season in 2024. Jonathan Roumie, the star of the show who plays Jesus, told NewsNation that the fifth season will be intense. It will focus on the days leading up to Christ's crucifixion. The actor also talked about finding confidence when telling the greatest story ever told. 'Some days, it doesn't feel achievable, but you just keep going, because, you know, it's what you're here to do,' Roumie said. 'And what I'm being asked to do.' A NewsNation special entitled 'The Chosen Phenomenon' gives rare, behind-the-scenes access to the show's stars, showrunners and sprawling set in Dallas, Texas. NewsNation talks with the cast and crew about the making of the show and the impact it has had on audiences across the country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
