Jonathan Roumie reveals ‘intense’ spiritual toll of filming Christ's crucifixion for ‘The Chosen’

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Actor Jonathan Roumie opens up about the "challenging experiences" on the set of "The Chosen" Season 6, revealing why recreating the Passion was the hardest thing he has ever done. Actor Jonathan Roumie opened up about the grueling process of filming the crucifixion for Season 6 of "The Chosen," at this year's ChosenCon, revealing how stepping into the footsteps of Jesus during his final hours has left a permanent mark on his life and faith. "It was a one-of-a-kind experience," Roumie told Fox News Digital at the fan event in Charlotte, North Carolina, this month. "It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life — both professionally and personally as a human being." Roumie, who portrays Jesus in the hit faith-based drama, depicted the events of Palm Sunday and Holy Week in Season 5, released last year. The highly anticipated Season 6, which will be