The Chosenhas quickly become one of Prime Video’s most financially successful titles, drawing in viewers from every corner of the globe. With its fifth season beginning to roll out on the streamer, audiences are walking through some of the most important days in the Christian religion alongside characters played byJonathan Roumie,Elizabeth Tabish,Paras Patel, and more. Joining the cast in the latest season isCSI: MiamialumJonathan Togo, who plays the role of Malchus. During a recent chat with Collider’sAidan Kelleywhile on the red carpet to celebrate the premiere of his new series,Countdown, the actor teased what was up next for the Biblical production and praised the talents of its creator, director, and co-writer,Dallas Jenkins.
While speaking aboutthe sixth season, which iscurrently filming, Togo gave a cheeky answer to what lies ahead for the cast of characters, revealing,“Spoiler alert: Jesus dies.”Getting down to a more serious note, the actor was eager to speak about his experience working alongside Jenkins, whom he referred to as “a super talented director who knows how to talk to actors.” Sharing what makes Jenkins so terrific, he added, “We’re very lucky that Dallas Jenkins is the showrunner, becauseDallas is a scholar of the Bible. So, anytime anything happens on set, he knows.”
For cast members like Roumie and Patel, who play Jesus andMatthew, respectively, there are a lot of chapters and verses dedicated to their characters, which allowed them to research and develop. But for Togo’s Malchus, there’s hardly anything at all, as he explained, “There’s very little research for my character.Malchus is mentioned in one line, one part of the Bible.” Giving some insight into the behind-the-scenes of it all, Togo added:
“I went today and got my ear cast in polyurethane cuz — I don’t know if you know — Malchus gets his ear chopped off. It’s a wild experience. I’m not personally, I wasn’t as familiar with the Bible as I am now, but it really is the greatest book. As you’re acting it out, you’re like, ‘This is genius.’”
Sharing Some Gratitude For ‘The Chosen’ Fans
Finally, he was sure to mentionthe title’s fanbase, which is asdedicated as they come, flocking to cinemas from one season to the next to catch the episodes on the big screen ahead of their streaming arrival. “It’s been an incredible experience,” he said, adding,“The fanbase for that show is top-notch.”
The first two episodes ofThe Chosen’s fifth season are now streaming on Prime Video.
The Chosen
The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
