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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.
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Episode 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
