The fifth season of The Chosen is just around the corner, promising to deliver the next chapter in the greatest story ever told to fans worldwide.
The upcoming season, titled The Chosen: The Last Supper, is set to be the darkest yet, with cast members sharing exclusive details about the new series in an interview with Express.co.uk.
Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in the Bible series, spoke about some of the more challenging aspects of filming, stating: "I think for me, getting to film the Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane were some of the most challenging moments because of the spiritual weight."
He added: "They're loaded and trying to approach them with a level of nuance and subtext and fullness of the moments in all of their emotional splendour is something I was, of course, concerned about and wanting to make sure I was as equipped spiritually and otherwise to take the challenge on."
Roumie concluded by saying: "So, hopefully, those challenges were met."
As for when The Chosen season 5 will be released, it's set to arrive just in time for Easter, although the release will be divided into several parts.
This season marks a departure for The Chosen, with the eight-episode series being split into three for theatrical release.
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In the US and Canada, the first part of season five, which includes episodes one and two, will hit cinemas on March 28.
Over the following four weeks, the remaining two parts will be released in cinemas across the region.
Part two, which consists of episodes three to five, is scheduled for release on April 4.
The third part of the series, comprising episodes six to eight, is set to be released on April 11.
From April 10, The Chosen: The Last Supper part one will hit cinemas in various regions including the UK, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, India and the Philippines, among others.
Later this year, the show will make its way to The Chosen app streaming platform.
Part one features Jesus entering the city of Jerusalem for Holy Week where he is hailed as king. However, upon reaching his Father's house, he encounters corruption as a former house of prayer has been transformed into a disreputable market.
Jesus, battling against the corruption he's uncovered, finds himself at odds with Jewish High Priest Caiaphas (Richard Fancy), who is plotting against the would-be Messiah.
In part two, Jesus addresses the masses while religious leaders attempt to manipulate his words and the conspiracy against him intensifies.
Caiaphas decides to arrest Jesus due to fears of public outcry and further humiliation.
He doesn't know how to locate the Messiah, but he might need to recruit someone who can assist him.
Part three sees Jesus' followers assemble for Passover, but his adversaries are also on his trail as they initiate a manhunt.
On the night Jesus establishes his new covenant, Judas (Luke Dimyan) strikes a fateful deal that will have severe consequences for all.
The Chosen will see most of its main cast returning, with Jonathan Roumie reprising his role as Jesus following roles in Chicago Med, The Mindy Project, The Good Wife, Law and Order, and the NCIS franchise.
Shahar Isaac, who has previously appeared in Person of Interest and Madam Secretary, will once again portray Peter, the former fisherman turned passionate disciple.
Elizabeth Tabish is set to reprise her role as Mary Magdalene, having previously starred in Between Borders, The Shift, Panic and films To See You and The Darlings.
Paras Patel will return as the meticulous note-taker Matthew, with the actor's previous credits including Nashville, Fresh Off The Boat, Ray Donovan and film The Duff.
Noah James will once again portray Andrew, having previously featured in S.W.A.T., Shameless, iCarly, and La La Land.
George H Xanthis will return as John, following parts in Impeachment: American Crime Story and WeCrashed on Apple TV+.
Abe Bueno-Jallad will star again as Big James, following his appearances in NCIS: Los Angeles and Good Girls Revolt.
Vanessa Benavente will reprise her poignant role as Mother Mary, having previously starred in At the Gates, FaceLove and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Luke Dimyan is set to give a dark turn as Judas, after appearing in Home Invasion alongside Morena Baccarin and John Noble.
Richard Fancy will star as Caiaphas, with the veteran star previously appearing in Seinfeld and General Hospital.
Completing the main cast is Paul Ben-Victor, who takes on the role of King Herod. The actor's impressive resume includes appearances in Plane, Emancipation, The Irishman, True Detective, The Wire, and Pam and Tommy.
The Chosen season 5, part 1 premieres in UK cinemas from April 10
