Andy Drozdziak
Jonathan Roumie and fellow cast members received a warmer welcome in London than Los Angeles as hit TV series The Chosen launched its latest season in Leicester Square.
Catholic youth leader Mary Madziva, a leader of the popular Flame conferences for young people, shared the news about the welcome after she was invited to attend The Chosen’s Season 4 premiere on 22nd January with other members of the Flame team.
Mary told the Universe: “It was really good to see on the big screen and they’d given the Flame team invites to the after party to meet the cast too – the cast said they had a warmer welcome than LA.”
“Being invited to attend The Chosen premiere with members of the Flame team was just the most amazing opportunity.”
Led by Director Dallas Jenkins, The Chosen is about the life of Jesus. The show has become something of a cult classic, accumulating more than 600,000,000 views in more than 140 countries and viewed in 56 languages, making it one of the most popular shows in the world. Mary Madziva shared her belief that the show is an ‘epic retelling’ of the story of Jesus.
“I love the show,” she said. “It’s such a good production – the way they have delved into the emotions and stories of the disciples and their families is so beautifully considered and interwoven into the epic retelling of Jesus as a revolutionary but also a friend, teacher and person.”
“Meeting some of the cast afterwards was brilliant – also to hear them talk about the impact being in the show has had on them.”
Season 4 is believed to deal with considerably darker themes and the darkness found in the story of Jesus.
Director Dallas Jenkins said: “We really lean into that this season-the darkness and the light, the bitter and the sweet. Fans have to brace themselves for the bitter, even though there is going to be sweet.”
Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in The Chosen, added: “We’re asking a lot of people in this season, but I know it will be worth it.
Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 4 will show in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from Friday 2nd February.
The Chosen is available to view on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Peacock and on The Chosen mobile and TV app.
For more information, visit www.thechosentv.co.uk
Pictures-Mary Madziva with Jonathan Roumie who plays Jesus in The Chosen