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The Chosen is an American historical drama television series created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. It is the first multiseason series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth . [2]
A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A gifted publican ostracized by his family and his people. A religious leader struggling with his beliefs.
The Chosen (TV Series 2019– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Jesus
- The Twelve Apostles
- The Women Helping Jesus's Ministry
- Jesus's Family
- Jesus's Friends, Acquaintances, and Other Followers
- The Religious Leaders and The Temple Authorities
- The Romans and The Herodians
- Miracle Recipients and Their Families
- Old Testament Figures
- The Early Church
Portrayed by Jonathan Roumie, Jesus is a craftsman and a rabbi from Nazareth. He is the son of Mary and Joseph, the awaited Messiah and Savior, and the Son of God. He is the cousin of John the Baptizer. Jesus often identifies Himself as the "Son of Man". As the Word, Jesus is One with the Father. James Nowosielski, Darren Valinotti, and Shayan Nave...
Simon Peter
Portrayed by Shahar Isaac, Simon Peter is a former fisherman in Capernaum, who is the de facto leader and one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is one of the sons of Jonah, the older brother of Andrew, the husband of Eden, the son-in-law of Dasha, and a former fishing partner of Zebedeeand his sons. Alongside the two brothers, Big James and John, Simon Peter is a part of Jesus's inner circle. Jesus gives Simon a new name, Peter, meaning "rock".
Andrew
Portrayed by Noah James, Andrew is a former fisherman in Capernaum and one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is one of the sons of Jonah, the younger brother of Simon Peter, a former disciple of John the Baptizer, a friend of Philip from his hometown, Bethsaida, and a former fishing partner of Zebedee and his sons. Alongside Philip, he is a former comrade of Avner and Nadab.
Big James
Portrayed by both Shayan Sobhian and Kian Kavousi in season 1 then by Abe Bueno-Jallad beginning in season 2, Big James is a former fisherman in Capernaum and one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is one of the sons of Zebedee and Salome, the older brother of John, and a former fishing partner of Simon Peter and Andrew. Jesus nicknames him and his brother, John, the "sons of thunder". Alongside Simon Peter and John, Big James is a part of Jesus's inner circle.
Mary Magdalene
Portrayed by Elizabeth Tabish, Mary Magdalene is a redeemed formerly demon-possessed woman from Magdala and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry. Camila Carreonportrays a child Mary Magdalene.
Joanna
Portrayed by Amy Bailey, Joanna is the wife of the household manager Chuza, a woman who works in King Herod Antipas's court in Machaerus, and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry.
Salome
Portrayed by Nina Rose Leon, Salome is the wife of Zebedee, the mother of Big James and John, and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry.
Mary
Portrayed by Vanessa Benavente, Mary is the earthly mother of Jesus, the wife of Joseph from Nazareth, and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry. She is a relative of the couple, Elizabeth and Zechariah, and the aunt of John the Baptizer. Sara Annerecurs as a younger Mary.
Joseph
Portrayed by Raj Bond, Josephis a carpenter from Nazareth, the husband of Mary, and the earthly father of Jesus.
John the Baptizer
Portrayed by David Amito, John the Baptizer is a rabbi, a wandering preacher in the wilderness who baptizes in the Jordan River, and the deceased cousin of Jesus. He is the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah, and a relative of Mary. He is the former rabbi of Andrew and Philip and the rabbi of Avner and Nadab.
Zebedee
Portrayed by Nick Shakoour, Zebedee is a former fisherman in Capernaum, the father of Big James and John, the husband of Salome, and a former fishing partner of Simon Peter and Andrew.
Lazarus
Portrayed by Demetrios Troy, Lazarus is a businessman in Bethany, a childhood friend of Jesus, and the brother of Mary and Martha.
Photina
Portrayed by Vanessa DeSilvio, Photina is a Samaritan woman in Sychar.
Nicodemus
Portrayed by Erick Avari, Nicodemus is a leading Pharisee from Jerusalem, a respected rabbi, and a high-ranking member of the Sanhedrin. He is a secret disciple of Jesus.
Caiaphas
Portrayed by Richard Fancy, Caiaphas is a leading Sadducee in Jerusalem, the high priest of Israel, and the leader of the Sanhedrin.
Yussif
Portrayed by Ivan Jasso, Yussifis a leading Pharisee from Jerusalem, a respected rabbi, and a high-ranking member of the Sanhedrin. He is a secret disciple of Jesus.
Gaius
Portrayed by Kirk B. R. Woller, Gaius is a former high-ranking Roman centurion and a Roman magistrate in Capernaum, the father of his servant named Ivo, and the current Praetor of Galilee. He is the former guard of Matthew.
Pontius Pilate
Portrayed by Andrew James Allen, Pontius Pilate is the Roman Procurator in Jerusalemand the governor of Judea. He is the husband of Claudia.
Herod Antipas
Portrayed by Paul Ben-Victor, King Herod Antipas is the tetrarch who serves as the client king of Galilee and Perea. The stepfather of Salome, he is the husband of Queen Herodias, who is his brother's, Philip's, former wife.
The Master of the Banquet
Portrayed by Phil Mendoza, the Master of the Banquet is the host of the wedding in Cana, where Jesusturns water into wine.
The Leper on the Road
Portrayed by Stephen Hailo, the leper on the road is a miracle recipient of Jesus on the way to Capernaum.
Ethan
Portrayed by Noe de la Garza, Ethan is a former paralytic in Capernaum, who is healed by Jesus. He is a friend of Tamar.
Jacob
Portrayed by Amato D'Apolito, Jacobis one of the patriarchs and the ancestor of Israel.
Moses
Portrayed by Stelio Savante, Mosesis the leader of the Israelites, who delivers them out of Egypt, and the mentor of Joshua.
Joshua
Portrayed by Advait Ghuge, Joshuais the assistant of Moses.
Tychicus
Portrayed by Alican Barlas, Tychicusis an early Christian as a follower of the Way, who is a companion of Paul.
Luke
Portrayed by Alex Veadov, Lukeis a physician, an early Christian as a follower of the Way, and a companion of Paul, who records an account of the life of Jesus by collecting historical accounts and eyewitnesses stories.
Writer (34 Episodes) The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him called The Chosen.
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Primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the people who met and followed him. The series stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus as well as Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, Noah James, and George H. Xanthis.
