Seasons & episodes

Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. In this first episode, our ̶i̶n̶t̶e̶r̶r̶o̶g̶a̶t̶o̶r̶ host Elijah Alexander (Atticus) bonds with Noah James (Andrew) over a bowl of “tea-real.” You’re just gonna have to watch to see what that is, but we’ll warn you: it looks something like a Kellogg’s crime scene. Elijah’s informants have provided excellent intel on Noah, which makes for good conversation about his family, early career in radio drama, passion for electronic dance music, and love/hate relationship with Super Mario Smash Bros. Dig in and enjoy!

Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. This time, Elijah Alexander (Atticus) orders pizza and gets to know Luke Dimyan, who plays Judas. Their dinner table talk ranges far and wide—from 15-year-old Luke’s Renaissance fair cosplay to his uncanny voice impression of Sir Ian McKellen. But a common thread is his lifelong passion for great storytelling and complex characters—both of which we find in his portrayal of Judas Iscariot.

Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. This time, Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene) spills the tea about some early life experiences and a very important teacher who directed her into an acting career—though, it’s so much more than a job. Liz also shares how Mary’s journey and her own have matched up so perfectly…it’s almost like it was meant to be. ;)

Despite a delicious spread of Mediterranean food, there’s more fasting than feasting in this episode because Jonathan Roumie (Jesus) was on a strict diet to prepare for Season 6. Fortunately, less eating means more talking. The guys have a great talk and Elijah (Atticus) spills the beans on Jonathan’s strangest talents, best celebrity impressions, and the character he’d most like to play besides Jesus.

When you think of Caiaphas, “sweet” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind, but this interview with the man who plays him is a real treat. Richard Fancy brings a lifetime of film, TV, and stage acting to the role. In this interview, he shares some of that history with us, from Star Trek to Seinfeld. As you’ll see, Richard’s acting chops, smarts, and heart make him absolutely perfect for portraying Caiaphas in all his complexity.

Yasmine Al-Bustami, our beloved Ramah, is a one-woman cultural melting pot. Born in Abu Dhabi to parents from Jordan and the Philippines, her family emigrated to the US when Yas was just three, and sunk their roots in Texas. So it’s no surprise that her culinary tastes and interests are wide and diverse. Over a fusion of international foods, she tells Elijah about her original degree in finance, her borderline addiction to Chick-fil-A sauce, and how the character of Ramah will always be a part of her. Oh, and she also has a little detective experience of her own, so Elijah had better watch out.

It's more than playing a part: it's personal. That's how The Chosen cast feels. After many seasons walking in their footsteps, each actor is deeply invested in their character's journey. And in this series-In My Words-they share that journey with you. Leading us off is Alaa Safi. From a warrior trained to kill to a disciple learning to lay down his own life, Simon the Zealot has come a very long way. Alaa walks you through that story and shares some strong connections with his character.

It all began with Mary Magdalene. If you've watched The Chosen episode one, you know her origin story (especially that last 5 minutes) is impossible to forget. There's also no one we can imagine playing her role except Elizabeth "Liz" Tabish. From day 1, she's brought Mary to life in a profoundly relatable and deeply human way. In this In My Words, Liz takes us through some of Mary's most consequential moments- turning points, setbacks, and a very realistic journey of growth as a disciple of Jesus.

An honest liar? A charitable thief? A loving betrayer? Those are all oxymorons, yes, but they're also pretty good descriptions of how Luke Dimyan plays the character of Judas Iscariot. Instead of assuming he was a mustache-twirling villain from the start, Luke (and our writers) assume Judas began with good intentions and lost his way over time. In this edition of In My Words, Luke gives you some insight into how he elevates his character from a simple bad guy to a complex human being…who you can't help caring about.

“Your faith is beautiful.” Jesus said that to Tamar in Season 1, Episode 6, and to this day, fans repeat it to Amber Shana Williams, who plays her character. As Amber will tell you, Jesus’ acceptance of Tamar resonates with lots of people who’ve felt like outsiders or struggled to fit in—herself included.

While many of Jesus' opponents in The Chosen are morally compromised, actor Shaan Sharma argues that his character, Shmuel, is purehearted-and it's hard to argue with him. Shaan explains how we can relate to his character's mistaken confidence and how he's a cautionary tale for the dangers of confirmation bias.

Full bank account. Empty life. That was Joanna’s story before she encountered a couple of homeless Jewish rabbis—John the Baptist and Jesus. Actor Amy Bailey talks you through her character’s reverse rags-to-riches story, and shares how much she can personally relate to Joanna’s experience of uprooting her life and finding real worth in loving and serving others.

At the crucial moment, we know Pilate will wash his hands of responsibility for Jesus’ fate—giving into mob rule instead of taking charge. Andrew James Allen considers the character traits that might have led Pilate to cave when it counted most.

Along with giving us the highlights (and low points) of Simon Peter’s journey so far, Shahar Isaac shares how he loves playing his character in the present moment each season. Even if we know how the story ends, Peter doesn’t, and it’s vital to portray a man who’s following even if he doesn’t know where the road will go. See what's next for Peter when Season 5 begins streaming on Prime Video June 15.

Within the same year, she became a mom in real life and on TV. Vanessa Benavente describes how her own experience of motherhood has shaped her portrayal of Jesus’ mother, Mary—and given her a window into the profound loss and love the real Mary would have experienced.

Usually, there’s a clear line between make-believe and reality on a TV set, but for Jordan Walker Ross, that line has occasionally blurred or even disappeared as he’s played the part of Little James. Listen as he shares his personal experience in The Chosen, along with an example of someone else who’s been deeply affected by his story.

We didn't set out to become the #1 crowd-funded film/television project of all time, but somebody has a way of multiplying your loaves and fishes.

In Part 2 with "The Chosen" head writer Ryan Swanson, he discusses the approach to (and danger of!) writing portrayals of some of the most important and famous people in the Bible, particularly Jesus of Nazareth.

The Chosen's head writer takes you inside the process of writing the first-ever show about the gospels.

Our associate producer Justen Overlander wears many hats, but the most important one is to be your eyes and ears behind the scenes of The Chosen. If you've been following The Chosen for a while now, make sure you stay until the end of the video. ;)

Go behind the scenes with director Dallas Jenkins as he hops around New York City and Washington DC in a jam-packed media blitz for The Chosen.

Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, is one of the unsung heroes of the gospels. We love his portrayal by Noah James, who auditioned for three roles (the shepherd, Simon, and Matthew) before being cast as the immediate and passionate follower of Jesus.

For the first time, Dallas visits where your Chosen gear gets made and gets a behind the scenes look at the what, the how, and most important, the who of The Chosen’s merchandise.

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