THE CHOSEN Cast Reveals ‘Hard’ Lessons Disciples Learn in Season 4

Published: April 8, 2024

THE CHOSEN Cast Reveals ‘Hard’ Lessons Disciples Learn in Season 4

By Movieguide® Contributor

Jonathan Roumie and Abe Bueno-Jallad met with Movieguide® to share the biggest lesson that the disciples learned during Season 4 of THE CHOSEN.

“Oh, they’re going to be learning some hard lessons,” Roumie told Movieguide®. “I think the biggest lesson is to trust. Trust is a big one. It’s like no matter how often Jesus tries to tell them – at this point, He’s telling them very plainly, very clearly – like, ‘Trust me. This is going to happen and this is going to happen, but just trust me.’ And it just [goes over their heads]. So I think trust is one of the hardest lessons to try to be taught this season.”

In Season 4, Jesus nears the cross and begins to cause trouble with the Roman authorities. The disciples’ trust in Jesus needs to be strong at this point because, as He faces off against stronger foes, it is only through the power given to Him by God that He prevails rather than human strength and wit. The disciples, likewise, need to rely on God for their strength rather than themselves.

However, given their rising popularity, many of the disciples let fame go to their heads and become focused on the things of this world instead of Jesus’ good news.

“We’re definitely going to learn to not get ahead of yourself and don’t… [grow] too big for our britches type thing,” Bueno-Jallad, who plays Big James, told Movieguide®. “So you’re definitely going to see those moments but from many angles, not just from [the disciples’] conversations one-on-one with Jesus but also parents and getting, you know, patted on the head.”

Having finished its run in theaters, fans eagerly await the release of Season 4 of THE CHOSEN to streaming. However, creator and director Dallas Jenkins announced in mid-March that distribution has hit a snag, and they are uncertain when fans will be able to stream Season 4.

Nonetheless, the team is continuing to create the show, and production on Season 5 will begin later in April. Season 5 will follow Jesus during Holy Week as he prepares for the crucifixion.

Movieguide® previously reported:

THE CHOSEN has been renewed for Season 5 and will begin filming next month.

“Cameras will begin rolling on THE CHOSEN Season 5 in Utah starting April 11; the series will shoot there for six weeks before shifting to the show’s home base in Texas for the remainder of the production,” Variety reported.

The show’s creator, Dallas Jenkins, told Variety, “The response to Season 4 has been overwhelming so far, which provides a nice lift for us as we head into filming. Of course, we’re about to try to portray the most famous week in the history of humans, so the euphoria from the previous season never lasts long. The entire Season 6 will cover one day, so covering one week in Season 5 feels luxurious.”

Season 5 will pick up right after Season 4 at the beginning of Holy Week.