Jonathan Roumie Discusses Portraying An ‘Authentic’ Jesus in ‘The Chosen’ | The View

Roumie shares how he almost gave up on acting before he booked the breakout role and how the show aims to capture Jesus’ human experience beyond scripture.

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[justywhite]

I love how much the crowd cheered when Jonathan says he surrendered to Jesus:

[sylviatownsend]

He prayed before he went there. Thank God. God spoke through Him, praise God!!!

[servantofmylord]

Jonathan is so brave. Here he is entering the lions den and facing down the hyaenas of the View. Each one tries to get him to approach the story of Jesus through their pet peeves, racism, social justice in its modern form and so called "diversity". With grace and dignity, he steers the conversation back to Jesus and his mission as the son of God. I am so proud of this man who has kept his humility in spite of instant fame and fortune. Pray for him earnestly!!!

[melvincole]

I'm extremely happy that Jonathan didn't allow follow Joy to make scripture mean something it doesn't mean... He paused and kept the scene in the context of Scripture!!! Very well and God bless him!

[Take.It.Easy.]

I love how one of the hosts was like, "you could have fun with that." (Referring to him acting as Jesus to random people) and he said, "yeah but I'd have to answer for that later." Good for him, he handled it well.

[TheChosenSeries]

We're big fans of Jonathan. 😉 Thanks for having him on the show.

[ChristisKing]

I don’t watch The View, but I came to watch this episode and support The Chosen and Jonathan. Well done!

[karly]

I’m praying that Jesus is using Johnathan to touch the hearts of these women and their audience. I’m thankful the show gave him the time. Gave Jesus the time. May the Lord do mighty works in them

[dianebenker]

My son and I were in a Target store to buy some ice cream today, near Dallas Texas, when we saw Jonathan in an aisle there. He was very polite when I approached him to ask if he was the actor who plays Jesus on the Chosen. He smiled and said, "Yes I am."
I know he's not Jesus, and I was so thrilled to meet this
handsome actor in person.
It was the highlight of our day.

[nataliewalters]

The fact that the view allowed Jonathan to talk about Jesus and what he did for him is a step in the right direction. I pray that the Holy Spirit changes all of their hearts and that they surrender their lives to God.

[alisharuiss]

The APPLAUSE when he told his story of surrender! Did not expect that at this show! Amazing xx

[susanallen]

He showed his fear and allegiance of God through this interview instead of to the world's platform. Praise God for his testimony!

[sydwee]

I love that he got to tell his story of surrender. God is good!!!

[catjesse]

I’d never thought I’d see the day when I hear of Jesus Christ being talked about on the view!

[theashleylindley]

I love that he consistently reminds people - I'M AN ACTOR - I'M HUMAN - CHILL. He cannot and should not be held to a higher standard, but he's living well and doing his best. Proud of him.

[nickyperfect]

His life changed when he surrerended to Jesus. Great testimony!

[irenem]

Jonathan! You represented so well. I know you must have been praying. I pray more people are touched by The Chosen.

[angprt]

I am soooo freaking happy they have Jonathan on the show and talking about Chosen. I LOVE that show. Made me read my Bible now more than ever.

[cour]

"Clearly you are reaching people" as Whoppie said, "and people are responding". Jonathan's humility and empathy are palpable. Thank you for interviewing him and inspiring all of us.

[gemradiant]

Jonathan presented himself and the Chosen authentically and beautifully in this interview. His responses were so good. God bless him, as he continues his journey of faith and purpose in representing the humanity and divinity of Jesus in The Chosen.