“The Chosen” arrives at the Vatican: exclusive premiere of the fifth season

On Monday, June 23, the fourth chapter of the fifth season of The Chosenthe successful series based on the life of Jesus Christ and the apostles.

As reported by the press office of the Holy See, next Monday at 11:30 (local time), in the Marconi room, located in Piazza Pia No. 3, the cast and the filmmakers of The Chosen They will celebrate a press conference to talk about this innovative television series, which will premiere internationally in July 2025.

In the presentation of this chapter of the fifth season, which has the title of The Last Suppersome of its protagonists will participate, such as Jonathan Rouumie, the actor who embodies Jesus.

It will also be Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of the series; Elizabeth Tabish, who plays María Magdalena in the series; George Xanthis, who makes the Apostle Saint John; and Vanessa Benavente, who plays the Virgin Mary.

They will also talk about the launch of two feature films of The Chosen on The crucifixion and the Resurrection of Jesus. At the moment, The crucifixion It is rolling in Matera (Italy).

In the press conference details about the production and the reasons why this series has reached an international popularity on five continents will be shared, even being seen by more than 30% of non -believers worldwide.

That same day, at 5:00 p.m. (local time), the premiere in the Vatican of the fourth episode of the fifth season will take place in the historic Vatican Filmoteca.

This episode is titled The Same Coin (The same currency) and contains one of the most shocking scenes in the history of the series: women’s last dinner with the Dayenua very dear song that is sung during the Jewish holiday of Easter.

In addition, the Vatican reported that Jonathan Rouumie will present a gift from The Chosen to Pope Leo XIV during the general hearing of Wednesday 25. It should be remembered that the actor already met with Pope Francis twice during his pontificate.