Do you have to be a Christian to play Jesus? With The Chosen returning for its sixth season next month, Esther Higham spoke to Jonathan Roumie about taking on the role of the Messiah. We then heard from Freddie Goymer, an actor and director with Saltmine Theatre Company who has played Jesus several times, about what it's like to portray the Son of God and the remarkable full-circle moment he experienced performing in a Passion play.

Released on 20 Oct 2026