The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
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- 6 wins & 5 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Elizabeth Tabish | ... |
Mary Magdalene
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(34 episodes, 2019-2025)
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| Shahar Isaac | ... |
Simon Peter
(33 episodes, 2019-2025)
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| Jonathan Roumie | ... |
Jesus
(33 episodes, 2019-2025)
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| Paras Patel | ... |
Matthew
(32 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Noah James | ... |
Andrew
(32 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| George H. Xanthis | ... |
John
(32 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Shaan Sharma | ... |
Shmuel
(32 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Jordan Walker Ross | ... |
Little James
(31 episodes, 2019-2025)
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| Giavani Cairo | ... |
Thaddeus
(30 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Nick Shakoour | ... |
Zebedee
(30 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Vanessa Benavente | ... |
Mother Mary
(26 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Joey Vahedi | ... |
Thomas
(25 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Yasmine Al-Bustami | ... |
Ramah
(25 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Lara Silva | ... |
Eden
(25 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Kirk B.R. Woller | ... |
Gaius
(25 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Brandon Potter | ... |
Quintus
(25 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Abe Bueno-Jallad | ... |
Big James
(24 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Austin Reed Alleman | ... |
Nathaniel
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(24 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Alaa Safi | ... |
Simon Z
(24 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Ivan Jasso | ... |
Yussif
(23 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Ruben Gary Martinez | ... |
Pharisee
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(23 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Elijah Alexander | ... |
Atticus Aemilius
(20 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Amber Shana Williams | ... |
Tamar
(19 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Luke Dimyan | ... |
Judas Iscariot
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(17 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Yoshi Barrigas | ... |
Philip
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(16 episodes, 2021-2023)
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| Cathy L. Hughes | ... |
Traveler
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(15 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Anne Beyer | ... |
Shula
(13 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Aalok Mehta | ... |
Barnaby
(13 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Nina Leon | ... |
Mary Salome
(13 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Alessandro Colla | ... |
Jairus
(10 episodes, 2022-2024)
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| Reza Diako | ... |
Philip
(10 episodes, 2024-2025)
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| Wasim No'mani | ... |
Yanni
(9 episodes, 2021-2024)
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Marque Hernandez | ... |
Flute Player #1
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(9 episodes, 2019-2023)
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| Janis Dardaris | ... |
Zohara
(8 episodes, 2019)
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| Erick Avari | ... |
Nicodemus
(8 episodes, 2019)
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| David Amito | ... |
John the Baptist
(8 episodes, 2019-2024)
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| Amanda Felix | ... |
Pregnant Woman and Citizen
(8 episodes, 2024)
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Bryan Brigham | ... |
Pharisee
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(7 episodes, 2019-2022)
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| Philip Shahbaz | ... |
Rabbi Akiva
(6 episodes, 2023-2024)
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| Demetrios Troy | ... |
Lazarus
(5 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Ric Sarabia | ... |
Shammai
(5 episodes, 2021-2024)
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| Jacqueline Torres | ... |
Elisheva
(5 episodes, 2019-2022)
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| Tom Connolly | ... |
Leander
(5 episodes, 2023-2025)
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| Catherine Lidstone | ... |
Mary
(5 episodes, 2022-2025)
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| Damon Carney | ... |
Julius
(5 episodes, 2022-2024)
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| Shayan Sobhian | ... |
Big James
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(4 episodes, 2019)
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| Kian Kavousi | ... |
Big James
(4 episodes, 2019)
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Raj Bond | ... |
Joseph
(4 episodes, 2017-2022)
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Sara Anne | ... |
Young Mary
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(4 episodes, 2017-2024)
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| Leticia Magaña | ... |
Dasha
(4 episodes, 2019-2023)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Lionsgate Television (2023) (World-wide)
- Fathom Events (2025) (United States) (theatrical)
- Trafalgar Releasing (2025) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Amazon MGM Studios (2025) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Come and See (2022) (United States)
- Disney+ (2024) (United States) (video)
- Fox Nation (2024) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Gerth Medien (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Gerth Medien (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Hulu (2024) (United States) (video)
- Premiere Digital Services (PDS) (2021) (United States) (video) (digital)
- The CW Network (The CW) (2023) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- MODEfx (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Pierre's Costumes (costumes)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. |
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| Taglines | Rise up. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jonathan Roumie explained in an interview shortly after filming season 2 that he met a young woman who told him she had contemplated taking her life but changed her mind after watching I Have Called You by Name (2019), breaking down in tears upon seeing ending, explaining she felt loved by God again feeling reminded that she had a purpose. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Christmas with the Chosen (2020). See more » |
| Quotes |
[from season 3 trailer]
Pharisee: Jesus, if you do not renounce your words, we will have no choice but to follow the law of Moses. Jesus: I am the law of Moses. See more » |