Jonathan & Jesus

Synopsis

To play the role of 'Jesus' on TV (and survive the experience), actor Jonathan Roumie must seek out who Jesus really was, and discover his impact on the world today.

First Air Date: 2024-01-04

Last Air Date: 2024-01-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Prime Video

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Top Cast

Jonathan Roumie as Self
Dallas Jenkins as Self
Danielle Strickland as Self
Rich Villodas as Self
Philip Yancey as Self
Francis Collins as Self
Anthony Bova as Self
Bob Goff as Self
Lisa Feldman Barrett as Self
Francis Chan as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

To play the role of 'Jesus' on TV (and survive the experience), actor Jonathan Roumie must seek out who Jesus really was, and discover his impact on the world today.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Chapter One (2024-01-04)

Jonathan's journey begins as he heads to Rome with the doc crew, and on the way meets famous musicians who help him begin to unpack what it means to represent a iconic figure.
Ep. 2: Chapter Two (2024-01-04)

After Rome Jonathan seeks out voices that can help him find common ground in a divided world. Meanwhile, the demands of publicity, and being the new "face" of Jesus grows.
Ep. 3: Chapter Three (2024-01-04)

As he pursues a new acting role Jonathan wrestles with the pressure of being on a pedestal as the actor who plays Jesus, while expectations and his human limitations collide.
Ep. 4: Chapter Four (2024-01-04)

On the eve of production returning Jonathan explores the trust he'll need to return to playing Jesus in a journey of surrender that brings us to the surprising conclusion of his story.