That was something that had more empathy than I was ready for.

The impact of filming suchheavy sceneswasnt just emotional but physical as well.

Roumie shared that he experienced heart palpitations and jaw pain while preparing for the Last Supper scenes.

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symptoms he said were eased through prayer.

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He explained:

I dont see him as a villain.

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AsThe Chosenapproaches the Crucifixion, Roumie hopes viewers will connect with Jesus on a deeper, more human level.

I hope that [viewers] take away thatJesus lived as one of us, he said.

The fifth season ofThe Chosenreturns in March 2025.

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Stay tuned for more updates.

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