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'''''[[The Chosen (TV series)|The Chosen]]''''' is an American [[historical drama]] television series created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker [[Dallas Jenkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Even |date=March 18, 2020 |title='The Chosen': Elgin filmmaker wants people to 'Binge Jesus' on an app |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/18/21185293/dallas-jenkins-chosen-jesus-vidangel-christ-bible-streaming-app |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |language=en}}</ref> |
'''''[[The Chosen (TV series)|The Chosen]]''''' is an American [[historical drama]] television series created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker [[Dallas Jenkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Even |date=March 18, 2020 |title='The Chosen': Elgin filmmaker wants people to 'Binge Jesus' on an app |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/18/21185293/dallas-jenkins-chosen-jesus-vidangel-christ-bible-streaming-app |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |language=en}}</ref> It is the first multiseason series about the [[Life of Jesus in the New Testament|life]] and [[Ministry of Jesus|ministry]] of [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parke |first=Caleb |date=January 7, 2019 |title=Story about life of Jesus emerges as largest crowdfunded entertainment project in history |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/story-about-the-life-of-jesus-largest-ever-crowdfunding-campaign-for-a-tv-show |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=[[Fox News]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Primarily set in [[Judaea (Roman province)|Judaea]] and [[Galilee#Classical antiquity|Galilee]] in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the different people who met and followed or otherwise interacted with him. The series stars [[Jonathan Roumie]] as Jesus, alongside Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, Noah James, and George H. Xanthis. |
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|scope="row"| Yanni |
|scope="row"| [[Pharisees#Pharisees and Christianity|Yanni]] |
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| Wasim No'mani |
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|scope="row"| Madai |
|scope="row"| [[Pharisees#Pharisees and Christianity|Madai]] |
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| Tony Sears |
| Tony Sears |
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|scope="row"| Lamech |
|scope="row"| [[Pharisees#Pharisees and Christianity|Lamech]] |
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| Sergio Lanza |
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|scope="row"| Akiva |
|scope="row"| [[Sadducees#Opposition to the early Christian church|Akiva]] |
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|scope="row"| Telemachus |
|scope="row"| [[Feeding the multitude|Telemachus]] |
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Portrayed by Elizabeth Tabish<!-- ep 1-1 -->, [[Mary Magdalene]] is a formerly [[Miracles of Jesus#Exorcisms|demon-possessed]] woman from [[Magdala]] and one of the [[Disciple (Christianity)#Women who followed Jesus|women]] helping Jesus's [[Ministry of Jesus|ministry]]. |
Portrayed by Elizabeth Tabish<!-- ep 1-1 -->, [[Mary Magdalene]] is a formerly [[Miracles of Jesus#Exorcisms|demon-possessed]] woman from [[Magdala]] and one of the [[Disciple (Christianity)#Women who followed Jesus|women]] helping Jesus's [[Ministry of Jesus|ministry]]. |
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Camila Carreon portrays Mary Magdalene |
Camila Carreon portrays a child Mary Magdalene. |
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===Matthew=== |
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* '''The Leper''' (Stephen Hailo) (season 1): The [[Jesus cleansing a leper|leper]] is a miracle recipient of Jesus in [[Capernaum]]. |
* '''The Leper''' (Stephen Hailo) (season 1): The [[Jesus cleansing a leper|leper]] is a miracle recipient of Jesus in [[Capernaum]]. |
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* '''Ethan''' (Noé de la Garza) (seasons 1–2): [[Healing the paralytic at Capernaum|Ethan]] is a former paralytic in Capernaum |
* '''Ethan''' (Noé de la Garza) (seasons 1–2): [[Healing the paralytic at Capernaum|Ethan]] is a former paralytic in Capernaum. He is a friend of Tamar. |
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* '''Moses''' (Stelio Savante) (season 1): [[Moses]] is the leader of the [[Hebrews]] who delivered the [[Israelites]] out of [[Egypt]]. |
* '''Moses''' (Stelio Savante) (season 1): [[Moses]] is the leader of the [[Hebrews]] who delivered the [[Israelites]] out of [[Egypt]]. |
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* '''Joshua''' (Advait Ghuge) (season 1): [[Joshua]] is the assistant of Moses. |
* '''Joshua''' (Advait Ghuge) (season 1): [[Joshua]] is the assistant of Moses. |
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* '''Photina''' (Vanessa De Silvio) (seasons 1–2): |
* '''Photina''' (Vanessa De Silvio) (seasons 1–2): [[Samaritan woman at the well|Photina]] is a [[Samaritan]] woman in [[Sychar]]. |
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* '''Jacob''' (Amato D'Apolito) (season 1): [[Jacob]] is one of the [[Patriarchs (Bible)|patriarchs]] and the ancestor of [[Israel]]. |
* '''Jacob''' (Amato D'Apolito) (season 1): [[Jacob]] is one of the [[Patriarchs (Bible)|patriarchs]] and the ancestor of [[Israel]]. |
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* '''Caleb / Belial''' (Anthony Michael Irizarry) (season 2): [[Exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac|Caleb]], is a former [[Miracles of Jesus#Exorcisms|demoniac]] who |
* '''Caleb / Belial''' (Anthony Michael Irizarry) (season 2): [[Exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac|Caleb]], is a former [[Miracles of Jesus#Exorcisms|demoniac]] in [[Jericho]], who is formerly possesed by [[Belial]], the spawn of [[Oriax]] and the Fifth Knight of [[Legion (demons)|Legion]]. |
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* '''Ahimelech''' (Marty Lindsey) (season 2): [[Ahimelech]] is the [[High Priest of Israel|high priest]] in [[Nob, Israel|Nob]] during David's time. |
* '''Ahimelech''' (Marty Lindsey) (season 2): [[Ahimelech]] is the [[High Priest of Israel|high priest]] in [[Nob, Israel|Nob]] during David's time. |
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* '''David''' (Jorge Franco IV) (seasons 2–4): [[David]] is a [[psalmist]], the [[Davidic line|king of Israel]] and the husband of Queen [[Bathsheba]]. |
* '''David''' (Jorge Franco IV) (seasons 2–4): [[David]] is a [[psalmist]], the [[Davidic line|king of Israel]], and a former fugitive from the former king, [[Saul]]. He is the husband of Queen [[Bathsheba]]. |
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* '''Elam''' (Shaun Bedgood) (season 2): [[Healing the man with a withered hand|Elam]] is a [[synagogue]] |
* '''Elam''' (Shaun Bedgood) (season 2): [[Healing the man with a withered hand|Elam]] is a [[synagogue]] attendee in [[Wadi Kelt]] who formerly has a withered hand. |
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* '''Abiathar''' (Major Dodge Jr.) (season 2): [[Abiathar]] is the son of Ahimelech. |
* '''Abiathar''' (Major Dodge Jr.) (season 2): [[Abiathar]] is the son of Ahimelech. |
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* '''Joanna''' (Amy Bailey) (seasons 3–4): [[Joanna, wife of Chuza|Joanna]] is a woman whose husband works in King [[Herod Antipas]]'s court in [[Machaerus]] and one of the [[Disciple (Christianity)#Women who followed Jesus|women]] helping Jesus's [[Ministry of Jesus|ministry]]. |
* '''Joanna''' (Amy Bailey) (seasons 3–4): [[Joanna, wife of Chuza|Joanna]] is a woman whose husband works in King [[Herod Antipas]]'s court in [[Machaerus]] and one of the [[Disciple (Christianity)#Women who followed Jesus|women]] helping Jesus's [[Ministry of Jesus|ministry]]. |
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* '''Martha''' (Sophia Cameron Blum) ( |
* '''Martha''' (Sophia Cameron Blum) (seasons 3–4): [[Martha]] is a woman from [[Bethany]], who is the sister of [[Lazarus of Bethany|Lazarus]] and Mary. |
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* '''Mary''' (Catherine Lidstone) ( |
* '''Mary''' (Catherine Lidstone) (seasons 3–4): [[Mary of Bethany|Mary]] is a woman from Bethany, who is the sister of Lazarus and Martha. |
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* '''Pontius Pilate''' (Andrew James Allen) (season 3): [[Pontius Pilate]] is the Roman [[Praefectus|Prefect]] in Jerusalem and the governor of [[Judaea (Roman province)|Judea]]. He is |
* '''Pontius Pilate''' (Andrew James Allen) (season 3): [[Pontius Pilate]] is the Roman [[Praefectus|Prefect]] in Jerusalem and the governor of [[Judaea (Roman province)|Judea]]. He is the husband of Claudia and an acquaintance of Atticus Aemilius Pulcher. |
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* '''Claudia''' (Sarah J. Bartholomew) (season 3): [[Pontius Pilate's wife|Claudia]] is the wife of Pontius Pilate. |
* '''Claudia''' (Sarah J. Bartholomew) (season 3): [[Pontius Pilate's wife|Claudia]] is the wife of Pontius Pilate. |
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* '''Avner''' (Ash Kahn) (seasons 3–4): [[Messengers from John the Baptist|Avner]] is a disciple of [[John the Baptizer]] and a former comrade of [[Andrew the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Philip the Apostle|Philip]]. Alongside Nadab, he is one of the two messengers |
* '''Avner''' (Ash Kahn) (seasons 3–4): [[Messengers from John the Baptist|Avner]] is a disciple of [[John the Baptizer]] and a former comrade of [[Andrew the Apostle|Andrew]] and [[Philip the Apostle|Philip]]. Alongside Nadab, he is one of the two messengers John the Baptizer sends to Jesus. |
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* '''Nadab''' (Austen Parros) (season 3): [[Messengers from John the Baptist|Nadab]] is a disciple of John the Baptizer and former comrade of Andrew and Philip. |
* '''Nadab''' (Austen Parros) (season 3): [[Messengers from John the Baptist|Nadab]] is a disciple of John the Baptizer and a former comrade of Andrew and Philip. Alongside Avner, he is one of the two messengers John the Baptizer sends to Jesus. |
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* '''Asaph''' (Pezh Maan) (season 3): [[Asaph (biblical figure)|Asaph]] is a psalmist, a poet, and a choir director |
* '''Asaph''' (Pezh Maan) (season 3): [[Asaph (biblical figure)|Asaph]] is a psalmist, a poet, and a choir director of King David. Alongside Jeduthun as the music composer, Asaph writes a [[Psalm 77|Psalm]]. |
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* '''Bathsheba''' (Moriah Smallbone) (seasons 3–4): [[Bathsheba]] is the wife of King David and the Queen of Israel. |
* '''Bathsheba''' (Moriah Smallbone) (seasons 3–4): [[Bathsheba]] is the wife of King David and the Queen of Israel. |
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* '''Jeduthun''' (Moud Sabra) (season 3): [[Jeduthun]] is a choir director |
* '''Jeduthun''' (Moud Sabra) (season 3): [[Jeduthun]] is the chief musician and a choir director of King David. He composes the music for the Psalm of Asaph. |
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Revision as of 02:00, 25 February 2024
The Chosen is an American historical drama television series created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins.[1] It is the first multiseason series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.[2] Primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the different people who met and followed or otherwise interacted with him. The series stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, alongside Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, Noah James, and George H. Xanthis.
Cast
Main
- = Main cast (credited)
- = Recurring cast (2+)
- = Guest cast (1)
Character | Portrayed by | Seasons | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
Simon Peter | Shahar Isaac | Main | |||
Jesus | Jonathan Roumie[a] | Main | |||
Mary Magdalene | Elizabeth Tabish[b] | Main | |||
Matthew | Paras Patel | Main | |||
Andrew | Noah James | Main | |||
Zohara | Janis Dardaris | Main | |||
Eden | Lara Silva | Main | Guest | Main | |
Shmuel | Shaan Sharma | Main | |||
Zebedee | Nick Shakoour | Main | |||
John | George H. Xanthis | Main | |||
Big James | Shayan Sobhian[c] | Main | |||
Kian Kavousi[d] | Main | ||||
Abe Bueno-Jallad[e] | Main | ||||
Nicodemus | Erick Avari | Main | |||
Quintus | Brandon Potter | Main | Recurring | Main | |
Gaius | Kirk B. R. Woller | Main | Recurring | Main | |
Thaddeus | Giavani Cairo | Main | |||
Little James | Jordan Walker Ross | Main | |||
Thomas | Joey Vahedi | Guest | Main | ||
Ramah | Yasmine Al-Bustami | Guest | Main | ||
Mary | Vanessa Benavente[f] | Guest | Main | ||
Philip | Yoshi Barrigas[g] | Main | |||
Reza Diako[h] | Main | ||||
Nathanael | Austin Reed Alleman | Main | |||
Simon Z. | Alaa Safi[i] | Main | |||
Judas Iscariot | Luke Dimyan | Guest | Main | ||
Yussif | Ivan Jasso | Recurring | Main | ||
Tamar | Amber Shana Williams | Guest | Recurring | Main | |
Atticus Aemilius Pulcher | Elijah Alexander | Recurring | Main | ||
John the Baptizer | David Amito[3] | Recurring | Main | ||
Lazarus | Demetrios Troy[3] | Guest | Main |
Recurring
Character | Portrayed by | Seasons | |||
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Salome | Nina Rose Leon | Recurring | Guest | Recurring | |
Dasha | Leticia Magaña | Recurring | Recurring | ||
Jesse | Dennis Apergis[j] | Recurring | |||
Yanni | Wasim No'mani | Recurring | |||
Madai | Tony Sears | Recurring | |||
Lamech | Sergio Lanza | Recurring | |||
Alphaeus | Troy Caylak | Guest | Recurring | ||
Jairus | Alessandro Colla | Recurring | |||
Veronica | Zhaleh Vossough | Recurring | |||
Nili | Ella McCain | Recurring | |||
Akiva | Philip Shahbaz | Recurring | |||
Argo | Greg Roman | Recurring | |||
Telemachus | Kace Winfield | Recurring | |||
Ivo | Malachi Grayson | Recurring | Guest |
Main characters
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 disciples, called apostles, of Jesus.[4][5] 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 Zebedee and his sons. Alongside the two brothers, Big James and John, Simon Peter is part of Jesus's inner circle. Jesus gives Simon a new name, Peter, meaning "rock".[6]
Jesus
Portrayed by Jonathan Roumie, Jesus is a craftsman and a rabbi from Nazareth. The son of Mary and Joseph, he is considered the Messiah and the Son of God by some, but due to the crowds that follow him, he is viewed as a potential threat by others. Jesus often identifies himself as the "Son of Man".
Darren Valinotti and Shayan Fazli portray child and adolescent Jesus, respectively.
Mary Magdalene
Portrayed by Elizabeth Tabish, Mary Magdalene is a formerly demon-possessed woman from Magdala and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry.
Camila Carreon portrays a child Mary Magdalene.
Matthew
Portrayed by Paras Patel, Matthew is a former tax collector in Capernaum and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is the son of Alphaeus.
Andrew
Portrayed by Noah James, Andrew is a former fisherman in Capernaum and one of the twelve disciples, called 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.
Zohara
Portrayed by Janis Dardaris, Zohara is the wife of Nicodemus.
Eden
Portrayed by Lara Silva, Eden is the wife of Simon Peter and the daughter of Dasha.
Shmuel
Portrayed by Shaan Sharma, Shmuel is a Pharisee in Capernaum who studied under Nicodemus.
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.
John
Portrayed by George H. Xanthis, John is a former fisherman in Capernaum and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is one of the sons of Zebedee and Salome, the younger brother of Big James, and a former fishing partner of Simon Peter and Andrew. Jesus nicknames him and his brother, Big James, the "sons of thunder". Alongside Simon Peter and Big James, John is a part of Jesus's inner circle.
Big James
Portrayed by Shayan Sobhian and Kian Kavousi in season 1, then by Abe Bueno-Jallad starting with season 2, Big James is a former fisherman in Capernaum and one of the twelve disciples, called 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.
Nicodemus
Portrayed by Erick Avari, Nicodemus is a leading Pharisee from Jerusalem and a high-ranking member of the Sanhedrin.
Quintus
Portrayed by Brandon Potter, Quintus is a Roman magistrate in Capernaum and the Praetor of Galilee.
Gaius
Portrayed by Kirk B. R. Woller, Gaius is a high-ranking Roman centurion in Capernaum, who has a servant son named Ivo, and the former guard of Matthew.
Thaddeus
Portrayed by Giavani Cairo, Thaddeus is a former stonemason in Bethsaida and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is the son of James.
Little James
Portrayed by Jordan Walker Ross, Little James is a former prospective member of the 288 Jerusalem Temple choir and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is the son of Alphaeus.
Thomas
Portrayed by Joey Vahedi, Thomas is a former caterer from the Plains of Sharon and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is the suitor and former business partner of Ramah.
Ramah
Portrayed by Yasmine Al-Bustami, Ramah is a former vintner from Tel Dor and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry. The former business partner of Thomas, she is being courted by him.
Mary
Portrayed by Vanessa Benavente, Mary is the wife of Joseph from Nazareth and the mother of Jesus.
Sara Anne recurs as a younger Mary.
Philip
Portrayed by Yoshi Barrigas in seasons 2 and 3, then by Reza Diako starting with season 4,[7] Philip is a former disciple of John the Baptizer and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is both a comrade of Andrew from his hometown, Bethsaida, and an old friend of Nathanael.
Nathanael
Portrayed by Austin Reed Alleman, Nathanael is a former architect in Caesarea Philippi from Cana and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus. He is an old friend of Philip.
Simon Z.
Portrayed by Alaa Safi, Simon Z. is a former Zealot from Ashkelon and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus.
Joseph Scott Campbell portrays an adolescent Simon Z.
Judas Iscariot
Portrayed by Luke Dimyan, Judas Iscariot is a former business apprentice from Kerioth, who is the treasurer and one of the twelve disciples, called apostles, of Jesus.
Yussif
Portrayed by Ivan Jasso, Yussif is a leading Pharisee from Jerusalem stationed in Capernaum.
Tamar
Portrayed by Amber Shana Williams, Tamar is an Ethiopian friend of the healed paralytic at Capernaum from Heliopolis and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry.
Atticus Aemilius Pulcher
Portrayed by Elijah Alexander, Atticus Aemilius Pulcher is one of the Roman cohortes urbanae sent from Rome to investigate the Zealots.
John the Baptizer
Portrayed by David Amito,[3] John the Baptizer is a rabbi and a wandering preacher in the wilderness who baptizes in the Jordan River. He is the cousin of Jesus and the former rabbi of Andrew and Philip.
Lazarus
Portrayed by Demetrios Troy,[3] Lazarus is a businessman in Bethany, a childhood friend of Jesus, and the brother of Mary and Martha.
Recurring characters
Salome
Portrayed by Nina Rose Leon, Salome is the wife of Zebedee and the mother of Big James and John.
Dasha
Portrayed by Leticia Magaña, Dasha is the mother-in-law of Simon Peter and the mother of Eden.
Jesse
Portrayed by Dennis Apergis, Jesse is a former paralytic from Ashkelon, who stays at the Pool of Bethesda. He is the brother of Simon Z.
Benjamin Bottani and Chris Edward Garcia portray child and adolescent Jesse, respectively.
Yanni
Portrayed by Wasim No'mani, Yanni is a Pharisee in Jerusalem and a colleague of Shmuel.
Madai
Portrayed by Tony Sears, Madai is a Pharisee and a rabbi in Wadi Kelt.
Lamech
Portrayed by Sergio Lanza, Lamech is a Pharisee and the student of Madai in Wadi Kelt.
Alphaeus
Portrayed by Troy Caylak, Alphaeus is the father of Matthew.
Elisheva
Portrayed by Jacqueline Torres, Elisheva is the mother of Matthew and wife of Alphaeus.
Jairus
Portrayed by Alessandro Colla, Jairus is the synagogue administrator in Capernaum, the husband of Michal, and the father of Nili. He is a confidant of Yussif.
Veronica
Portrayed by Zhaleh Vossough, Veronica is a woman from Caesarea Philippi who has formerly suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years.
Nili
Portrayed by Ella McCain, Nili is the daughter of Jairus and Michal.
Akiva
Portrayed by Philip Shahbaz, Akiva is a Sadducee in Capernaum.
Argo
Portrayed by Greg Roman, Argo is a Gentile former deaf-mute from Abila in the Decapolis. He is the father of Telemachus.
Telemachus
Portrayed by Kace Winfield, Telemachus is a boy from Abila in the Decapolis. He is the son of Argo.
Ivo
Portrayed by Malachi Grayson, Ivo is the servant son of Gaius.
Guest characters
- Joseph (Raj Bond) (seasons 1 and 3): Joseph is a carpenter from Nazareth, the husband of Mary, and the earthly father of Jesus.
- Ethan (Noé de la Garza) (seasons 1–2): Ethan is a former paralytic in Capernaum. He is a friend of Tamar.
- Moses (Stelio Savante) (season 1): Moses is the leader of the Hebrews who delivered the Israelites out of Egypt.
- Joshua (Advait Ghuge) (season 1): Joshua is the assistant of Moses.
- Jacob (Amato D'Apolito) (season 1): Jacob is one of the patriarchs and the ancestor of Israel.
- Caleb / Belial (Anthony Michael Irizarry) (season 2): Caleb, is a former demoniac in Jericho, who is formerly possesed by Belial, the spawn of Oriax and the Fifth Knight of Legion.
- Ahimelech (Marty Lindsey) (season 2): Ahimelech is the high priest in Nob during David's time.
- David (Jorge Franco IV) (seasons 2–4): David is a psalmist, the king of Israel, and a former fugitive from the former king, Saul. He is the husband of Queen Bathsheba.
- Elam (Shaun Bedgood) (season 2): Elam is a synagogue attendee in Wadi Kelt who formerly has a withered hand.
- Abiathar (Major Dodge Jr.) (season 2): Abiathar is the son of Ahimelech.
- Shammai (Ric Sarabia) (seasons 2–4): Shammai is a leading Pharisee in Jerusalem and a high-ranking member of the Sanhedrin whose house opposes the House of Shimon, son of Hillel.
- Joanna (Amy Bailey) (seasons 3–4): Joanna is a woman whose husband works in King Herod Antipas's court in Machaerus and one of the women helping Jesus's ministry.
- Martha (Sophia Cameron Blum) (seasons 3–4): Martha is a woman from Bethany, who is the sister of Lazarus and Mary.
- Mary (Catherine Lidstone) (seasons 3–4): Mary is a woman from Bethany, who is the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
- Pontius Pilate (Andrew James Allen) (season 3): Pontius Pilate is the Roman Prefect in Jerusalem and the governor of Judea. He is the husband of Claudia and an acquaintance of Atticus Aemilius Pulcher.
- Claudia (Sarah J. Bartholomew) (season 3): Claudia is the wife of Pontius Pilate.
- Avner (Ash Kahn) (seasons 3–4): Avner is a disciple of John the Baptizer and a former comrade of Andrew and Philip. Alongside Nadab, he is one of the two messengers John the Baptizer sends to Jesus.
- Nadab (Austen Parros) (season 3): Nadab is a disciple of John the Baptizer and a former comrade of Andrew and Philip. Alongside Avner, he is one of the two messengers John the Baptizer sends to Jesus.
- Asaph (Pezh Maan) (season 3): Asaph is a psalmist, a poet, and a choir director of King David. Alongside Jeduthun as the music composer, Asaph writes a Psalm.
- Bathsheba (Moriah Smallbone) (seasons 3–4): Bathsheba is the wife of King David and the Queen of Israel.
- Jeduthun (Moud Sabra) (season 3): Jeduthun is the chief musician and a choir director of King David. He composes the music for the Psalm of Asaph.
Notes
- ^ Darren Valinotti and Shayan Fazli portray child and adolescent Jesus, respectively
- ^ Camila Carreon portrays a child Mary Magdalene
- ^ Sobhian portrays Big James in season 1, episodes 1–4
- ^ Kavousi portrays Big James in season 1, episodes 5–8
- ^ Bueno-Jallad has portrayed Big James since season 2
- ^ Sara Anne recurs as a younger Mary
- ^ Barrigas portrays Philip in seasons 2–3
- ^ Diako has portrayed Philip since season 4
- ^ Joseph Scott Campbell portrays an adolescent Simon Z.
- ^ Benjamin Bottani and Chris Edward Garcia portray child and adolescent Jesse, respectively
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