Jonathan Roumie says playing Jesus was an answer to his prayers

Actor Jonathan Roumie says faith was important to him before he was cast as Jesus in "The Chosen," but he learned he would play the role just hours after making a "desperate" prayer asking for help.
On NewsNation's “The Chosen Phenomenon,” Adrienne Bankert takes an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the creator and cast behind the surprise CW hit about the life of Jesus Christ.
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[@dellymoquete8012]

I love how he kept giving all the glory to God. This is why God has chosen him. I sincerely pray for him, his health and well-being. Blessings to Jonathan Roumie and the rest of the incredibly talented folks working on these projects to bring people to God. ALL GLORY TO GOD!🙌All blessings!

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

Hello beautiful ❤️ Please how can I get ahold of you

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

It's been with a heartfelt gratitude I wanna say thank you for your kind words.one more opportunity to let you know that you always stay in my heart.

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Thanks for your love care and support may God continue to bless you, where are you chatting from

[@theresewilliams7232]

I love how he always redirects the conversation to what god is doing thru him

[@NinaSofia_]

❤amen

[@celinegirard5275]

So true.

[@sharonritchie8076]

I believe that's an indication of a person who is sincere about what he's doing, not self-centered or just working an agenda as so many are today. Jonathan Roumie, I believe is a truly, sincere Christian, if he's not, he's an AWESOME ACTOR. I love the series The Chosen, waiting anxiously for Season Four 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@user-zq3wp8sk7n]

yes that is true and what God is doing through him and he is an actor and not the real real real real real real real Jesus

[@ak8990]

He has done the best portrayal of Jesus Christ in film I have ever seen, bar none. When I watch him in The Chosen, I forget he is an actor and really feel like I am seeing what life could have been like for our Savior. I am so glad they casted him for this role.

[@franklinviele2399]

Well your a dud cuz Jesus was a different color and on the ugly side physically. Not like this guy who could be cover or a GQ mag lmfao

[@idk-ix4ul]

❤❤❤

[@kaatttyyyy]

Such a humble and remarkable man... and a beautiful interview! THANK YOU- for giving the world a moment of light in the midst of so much darkness. THANK YOU for choosing NOT to avoid the subject of God or religion or faith like so many other media networks, public entities, schools, companies, etc. increasingly do... The world needs to see this! The word of God needs to be shared with all of humanity, and His message of GRACE and LOVE for every single one of us needs to be heard!!

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

A solid sense of self-worth is a boon to mental health and even improves our capacity for success. Our self-esteem benefits when we know we’re adored and appreciated

[@karenhensley3069]

I love Jonathan’s answer. He shows up and gives everything he has to the role (which is all he can do) and let’s God do the rest. ❤

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

hello beautiful lady 😘 How are you doing Please how can I get ahold of you

[@marnie1219]

Every single episode has made me cry. It is the most amazing show I have ever seen!❤❤😊😊. Jesus did change the world.

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

A solid sense of self-worth is a boon to mental health and even improves our capacity for success. Our self-esteem benefits when we know we’re adored and appreciated.

[@user-zq3wp8sk7n]

just to make sure you are not sucked in to the chosen tv series

[@kathysowers]

"God's changing the world through the project I'm working on." Yes He is, Jonathan Roumie! And it's such a joy to be part of that by supporting The Chosen financially and prayerfully. Loved this interview💖

[@marilynbohn8009]

That was well said, God working through him is changing the world. I thank God for Jonathan, Dallas, Amanda and the entire cast and writers of The Chosen. It has changed my life ❤

[@bsting601]

I love how god works through killing kids with cancer , starvation that are Christians and then helps Jonathan Roumie who spreads his message , seems equal for an all loving god ! 🤣

[@audreyfabian4685]

​@bsting601 We are of free will. It is our greed that has caused cancer and many other diseases. We have allowed our soil to be contaminated, our food to be contaminated, our water to be contaminated and we've contaminated the air we breathe. We have placed profit above the health and safety of our children. We worship the mighty dollar above everything else.

[@bsting601]

@@audreyfabian4685 The bible clearly states everything is gods plan ! If there is cancer in child and it kills them it was your gods plan !

[@nelsonsousa9775]

​@@bsting601 u know nothing about God or the world apparently if you think kids with cancer are gods fault, u literally came here just to try get some pride and self gratification by trying to annoy christians with ur pridefull self ignorance, what are you even doing with ur life ? Humble urself a little bit boy, go say hello to god, he probably wants to hear you, don't try to talk to him only when you are old and dying in bed, might be too late, seeya ✌️

[@georgemarano2940]

He seems like a really nice person. Would love to shake his hand.

[@butterflyboogie2u]

I have gotten closer to God and Jesus from this show. I am a Christian, however this allows us to see Jesus as the man. If preachers would do more of this type of "teaching" instead of preaching, more people would be receptive, I believe. So thankful to be allowed to see this.

[@user-vy7tr4qr4w]

God bless you Jonathan and bless your beautiful service to the Lord..you've made me cry few times and touched my heart..thank you Lord for not giving up on us..all glory to you our Father..amen

[@michelebradbury6104]

God definitely works through Jonathan.❤

[@lebonrosyann3699]

So true that anyone, believer or not can connect to at least one episode or one character.

[@Good-DaySunshine]

GENTLE AND HUMBLE are the true interpretation for "weak and lowly". Jesus is absolutely not weak or lowly. (So Jonathan is doing a great job bringing those character points out) 💯

[@bodhimartina6985]

Jonathan speaks so clearly of that which can not be spoken. God working through all of us we do the best we can in His name. ❤

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Our self-esteem benefits when we know we’re adored and appreciated.

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Thanks for your love care and support may God continue to bless you, where are you chatting from

[@bodhimartina6985]

@@official1jonathnroumie_gmail oh how true this has just become to me. 🙏

[@user-zg8ty6np4s]

Thank you Jonathan for your humility and acknowledgment of your Catholic faith regarding all that God is accomplishing in you, through you in order to let JESUS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD shine in a world of so much darkness. Stay close to Jesus and remain faithful to Him, THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. He loves you and we love you too. Blessing and prayers to you, Dallas and all the chosen cast from Sydney, Australia.

[@BlessingsAndPeace-me6iz]

I truly appreciate what God lead this man to do! And may he Bless you Sir to keep on moving people towards him !

[@pennymccormick2413]

And a Great Actor you are Jonathan, Thank you for your hard work 👍 ❤

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

Hello beautiful lady 😘

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

How can I get ahold of you

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

Thank you for doing and sharing the interview and for how you treated Johnathan and the series. Well done

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

Hello beautiful ❤️ How can I get ahold of you

[@cabellero1120]

Bless this man for his faith

[@daniel135975]

A truly humble hero! 😇

[@franklinviele2399]

Gods changing the world through the project I’m working on lol he is Lonnie

[@jaymehanson8291]

I love his acting :)

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Thank you sweet soul, where are you texting from?

[@ShaneBabb]

Jonathan is a very humble, God fearing and Kingdom building man and that is very very rare in his profession these days. God definitely has His hand in this production. That's easy to see as a believer and I would say that those that see this show are waking up for the first time to really understand who Jesus is and how He changed the world. Jonathan's acting is powerful and you just know God's guiding him. He is a huge part of a show and a story that's been told in the Bible and done to some degree on the small and big screen. But it's never been told in living color like this show tells it. Jesus is telling us, hey looky looky. I'm coming soon and I'm giving you one more chance to see My story. But this time it's a different perspective that you really need to pay attention to. This show puts a fire in you so that you as a child of God yearn and fall in love with your creator. People are getting it. If you never cracked open a Bible or learned about the Gospel, this show will put you on the path to need (not want) to learn more. All of the acting is superb. None of the actors are A listers, but as I said God has His hand in it and has made them A listers and everyone that is part of this show, top of their game. Everyone is seriously that good. If you get the "The Chosen" app, you get to see what Director Dallas Jenkins calls "how the sausage is made". You get to see how this show is really a big family. The kicker is not everyone are believers and those that are believers are from all from different denominations. Tell me that's not divine intervention. Especially with so much division today. Watch it for entertainment, but I'm telling you, it could change your life.

[@debra1482]

Love this interview and love how Jonathan's answers are so humble and always pointing to Jesus. Love and prayers to him as he is used by God to give Him glory in all Jonathan does❤🙏❤

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the interview and Jonathan's humble demeanor. It's truly inspiring to see someone consistently give glory to God in everything they do. I will join you in praying for continued impact and for God's guidance and blessings in our life ❤

[@camtunguyen416]

I love the interview🙏 GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST🙏❤️🙏❤️ YOU’RE ARE THE CHOSEN ONE!!! I KNOW GOD’S CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH YOUR TALENTS AND HARD WORKS!!! THANK YOU JONATHAN❤️❤️❤️FOR PORTRAYED JESUS IN THE CHOSEN SERIES! MAY GOD CONTINUE GIVES YOU GOOD HEALTH, PROTECTS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN🙏❤️🙏

[@jstorey6226]

He was born to play Jesus

[@user-dv4xq3gw8z]

Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏 Hallelujah Spoken from the heart ❤️, As should be . 😉 Bless your beautiful heart . Amen 🙏 GOD GETS ALL THE GLORY !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ GOD'S LOVE INDEED ENVELOPES AND TRANSFORMS, CLOTHING OUR SOULS IN HUMILITY . AND I AM FOR CERTAIN IN MY WORDS BECAUSE HE HAS DONE THIS WITHIN ME . AND I SPEAK THESE WORDS IN THE MOST HUMBLE, BEAUTIFUL, and ALMIGHTY NAME OF (JESUS CHRIST), MY LORD AND SAVIOR . AMEN 🙏 Thank you for sharing, GOD BLESS ALL 🙏 ✝️ Ms. Nichole D. Cunningham 🌹

[@jh2924]

Jonathan is so talented and humble about his abilities. 😊

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

Hello beautiful lady 😘 How can I get ahold of you

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

It's heartfelt with gratitude and I must say thank you for kind words. ❤

[@user-su6bx5nf6e]

How wonderful is God, he works through people like Jonathan to enable others to see the truth.🙌🙏

[@elvytan4682]

I am thankful that I came across this TV series when browsing to learn more about Angel Studios. The way it's crafted is truly remarkable and it's touching hearts and souls everywhere. Kudos to everyone who's involved in this project! 🙏

[@mammam4827]

He is a real life hero who changes lives. Best Ambassador of Jesus Christ.

[@MessianicFollowship86]

Despite on his likeliness to our lord christ i could believe jonathan was giving the blessing & wisdom from god for his role 🙏 ✝️

[@vilinaviken8532]

I thank God for this series!! It touched me. It's a portrayal of the real awesome Jesus. It showed how his heart and eyes are always full of love for humans even for the most sinful of them. I love watching it as if I am watching real Jesus talking. Unbelievable!! Thank you God!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@virginiasaboia9078]

Jesus Cristo ontem hoje e sempre. Obrigada Jonathan por nos mostrar um JESUS TÃO HUMANO QUE SÓ PODIA SER DEUS!. QUE DEUS TE ABENÇOE E A TODOS OS ENVOLVIDOS NESSE TRABALHO. GRANDE BEIJINHO CÁ DE PORTUGAL E DO BRASIL.

[@rosane013]

She had great questions. Jonathan’s faith is inspiring and humbling. He’s always uplifting to watch.

[@shirleyhardt2701]

Jonathan’s “EYES”………I truly believe Jesus chose Jonathan to portray Him. How many souls have been saved through this show. Praise God.

[@donaldhaener3913]

Thank you "NewsNation" for this interview.

[@mitamcgee]

an incredible interview.

[@MohammedfazzaBin]

Hello beautiful lady 😍 How can I get a hold of you

[@AllAboutPurple]

Great show ❤❤

[@antoinettelamontagna9999]

Amén ❤

[@patiencekalua5650]

I couldn't stop watching the Chosen I cried smiled stop and pray to God, I've been a Christian my whole like I grew up catholic n as young girl I've played Mary Mother of Jesus during Christmas ( the Birth ) and Easter ( Death n resurrection) I know the story of Jesus like the back of my hand, I downloaded the app for Chosen almost a year ago watched like 5 minutes then stopped few months later watching 10 minutes cuz the back of my mind I'm thinking I know the story so why watch couple days ago I decided to idk why to start watching again n couldn't stop didn't even wanna take a bathroom break nor eat something I was glued I cried, smiled , something was different cuz it's like I'm in Jesus's presence I could feel it sounds crazy when he healed the leper I cried n paused the show n looked to heaven n said " God if you're willing make me whole, Jesus if you did it for the leper you can do it for me too" I have limited mobility I walk but with difficulty sometimes needs aid like a cane, I believed in my heart in that moment that I won't be needing assistance anymore

[@carlabrown4523]

I do agree with this luv person that this world is indefinitely full of darkness!

[@shilohauraable]

NEWS Nation - Thank you for posting this! Many of us don't have access to your actual channel and wanted to see this so badly! Thank you for also posting other videos from this presentation! ❤

[@michellefreeman7611]

All I can say is I'm grateful ❤

[@donnacarrow4269]

I belive that the lord will use Johnthon for the rest of his life. He has been very blessed.

[@nml5802]

It is hard to convey temporally, but I think Jonathon, in this very time and place, in playing the role of Jesus so vividly (with Dallas’ direction); was destined for this part within God’s plan for revealing His Divine Mercy to the world- a world so desperately in need of God. The show crosses many borders and belief systems, it is universal in appeal.

[@bvrfrog]

MgT: So True! May God Bless the entire cast, Dallas & especially Jonathan! You all have brought the Lords saving Grace back into this fractured world. May God continue to guide you & keep you safe. Stay firm in the Sacred message of Jesus Christ, Amen🙏✝️💗

[@celinegirard5275]

Oui, Jonathan a la clef : l'humilité. Merci, Jonathan, de ta fidélité.

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Thank you sweetheart ❤

[@lesmariestewart1162]

These questions were just thrown out at him, nothing fun about this interview. He's a fun sweet guy and full of zest and zeal. I'm happy he gave his father the glory always!

[@user-fr8hx4pn6g]

Jonathan is the only man who can play Jesus.

[@beverleywoods3159]

🙏♥️✝️♥️🙏

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

May God continue to bless you 😊🎉

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Where are you texting from

[@matthewLokeMaverick]

@NewsNation , Please & thank you in advance. The audio alternates between Jonathan Roumie in the left side speaker/ headphone and then to the interviewer Adrienne Bankert in the right side speaker/ headphone. I would enjoy this recording more if it was in stereo through both speakers/ headphones at the same time instead of mono in one speaker/ headphone at a time.

[@josymaetins8454]

Você é um presente de, Deus para todos nós, Jonathan você é um ser de muita luz, pra ,esse mundo!!obrigada homem de Deus!!🙏👑💜📖✝️😇🤲🙌✨️🌾🌿🌼🕊👏👏👏

[@TinaEvans-vr1rl]

True!

[@vincegerard612]

Jonathaaan ❤

[@veraluciabuenodossantos7080]

Amém Apaz do senhor

[@MrYtuarte]

✊

[@adosindadias2099]

A conversão ao amor de Cristo, é a verdadeira estrada que nos leva na alegria, na fé na esperança de alcançar o caminho no qual jamais temos fome sede de amor, de pão, de trabalho. Cada um de nós deve estar sempre próximo, daquele que tudo pode, tudo muda. AMEM

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

That is a beautiful reflection on the transformative power of love. ❤

[@official1jonathnroumie_gmail]

Amen! The conversion to the love of Christ is indeed a transformative and fulfilling path. It brings joy, faith, and hope as we strive to follow His teachings and example. In His love, we find satisfaction for our hunger and thirst for love, for nourishment, and for meaningful work. It is a reminder for each of us to always stay close to Him, for He has the power to do all things and bring about positive change in our lives. May we continue to walk this path with gratitude and devotion.

[@luckystarsashanti]

🎯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏽🙏🏾❤

[@joolz5747]

Just so you know, Mary Magdalene was not a prostitute. I guess you were told that we learned that. And no one corrected you out of politeness. Just so you know!

[@tinachinenye2483]

Please when is the season 4 coming out?

[@user-qi7eg8hd7x]

List to make who played Jesus over the years. I thought Jim would be in my number 1 and now its him. I had Jim and Diogo. Top Jesus Actor's Jonathan ( The Choosen) Jim (Passion) Diogo (The Bible miniseries)

[@rachels594]

Isn’t this the guy who played Lonnie in the Jesus Revolution?

[@debra1482]

Yes, same actor

[@rachels594]

@@debra1482 thank you. I saw that movie 3 times ! He was great in that .

[@debra1482]

Yes, he was. We loved Kelsey Grammer in that movie too - loved hearing his testimony too. God is certainly shaking things up in entertainment 💖🙌💖

[@rachels594]

@@debra1482 amen 🙏

[@Judy-zc2hw]

I noticed Jonathan Roumie mentioned that he surrendered his life to Jesus while on The View but not here. I'm just curious as to why.

[@mangloreanwithabeard]

Wasnt Jonathan also in the movie called Jesus Revolution ??

[@reginapontes5672]

yes. He played preacher Lonnie Frisbee.

[@sistermargaretjohnson746]

Yes

[@ejfantone]

Cool

[@barbarathornley5501]

I just want to adopt him~

[@KC-ku9dq]

This is hard to listen to as the editing of the audio is awful. It's really not that hard to balance the audio, instead of switching back and forth.🙁

[@James-me6dw]

Be careful of deception. Be Born Again of Holy Spirit. Lust of flesh can blind you. Amen.

[@bsting601]

There is no god !

[@Good-DaySunshine]

You are certainly free to choose....but so are those who believe...which is clearly what the series is about. ❤

[@joeserrenti9857]

In your case.....You're right ! .... There's Only You .... have fun in Eternity !

[@Good-DaySunshine]

@@joeserrenti9857 Thank you! God bless, have a great day! 💖

[@joeserrenti9857]

This comment was meant for Bssting ...

[@bsting601]

Poor brainwashed people !

[@EDD519]

movie of the DEVIL !

[@mikedesposito1981]

I Think Jesus is in you as far as playing the role I've read the New Testament before I watched The Chosen and all I can say is it feels like I'm reading the Bible watching the show

[@IsisInACrisis]

What is that scary laughter in the background at 5:58 right when he says, 'Jesus is the son of God, or is God'. !?

[@juliarichmond5904]

That would be Ralph in the break room, forgetting that there is an interview being filmed in the next room. His timing is unfortunate but not demonic.

[@in-xm1py]

God wouldn’t have made it