In the acclaimed series ‘The Chosen‘, Jonathan Roumie plays Jesus, Shahar Isaac plays Simon Peter, and Elizabeth Tabish plays Mary Magdalene.
Main cast
- Jesus of NazarethJonathan RoumieMain
- Simon PeterShahar IsaacMain
- Mary MagdaleneElizabeth TabishMain
- MatthewParas PatelMain
- JohnGeorge XanderMain
- ThomasJordan Walker RossMain
- Mary (Jesus’ mother)Vanessa BenaventeMain
- NicodemusErick AvariMain
- QuintusBrandon PotterMain
- GaiusKirk B.R. WollerMain
Supporting cast
- Big James (James, son of Zebedee)Shayan SobhianSupp
- Little James (James, son of Alphaeus)Jordan Walker RossSupp
- PhilipYoshi BarrigasSupp
- Judas IscariotLuke DimyanSupp
- Simon the ZealotAlaa SafiSupp
- Eden (Simon Peter’s wife)Lara SilvaSupp
- Zohara (Matthew’s mother)Shahar Isaac’s scenes)Supp
Guest & voice
- John the BaptistDavid AmitoGuest
- Pharisee YussifIvan JassoGuest
No matches — try another name.
About this cast
The Chosen is a groundbreaking, multi-season historical drama about the life of Jesus and his followers. Created by Dallas Jenkins, it is the first multi-season series about Jesus and has been viewed by millions worldwide through its unique crowdfunded model and free app.
FAQs
Who plays Jesus in The Chosen?
Jesus is played by Jonathan Roumie, an American actor of Egyptian and Irish descent.
Who plays Simon Peter in The Chosen?
Simon Peter is played by Israeli-American actor Shahar Isaac.
Where can I watch The Chosen?
The Chosen is available for free on its own app and website, also on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix (in some regions), and Peacock.
How many seasons of The Chosen are there?
As of 2024, there are four seasons. A fifth and final season is in production.
Who created The Chosen?
The series was created, directed, and co-written by Dallas Jenkins.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026