‘The Chosen’ And ‘Jesus Revolution’ Star Jonathan Roumie’s Career Has Exploded Since Surrendering To God
Jonathan Roumie’s Following his recent roles in the hit movie, popularity saw a significant increase. faith-based Series “The Chosen” And now, with his part in “Jesus Revolution” The box office is booming for film.
The 48-year-old Actor and devout Catholic, his screen credits date back at least 20 years. He has roles in shows such as 2019’s. “Ballers” 2020 “Chicago Med,” According to IMDb. However, it is arguably his role in the popular Series His career has been accelerated by his book, which explores Jesus through the eyes of those closest to him.
Roumie — a ministry leader who has served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion within the Catholic Church — was born in New York City. His initiation was in New York City. Start In the entertainment industry, I was involved in a variety of behind-the scenes gigs. These included voice-over work on TV and video games.
He was a location scout and production assistant for movies such as “Spider Man,” “I Am Legend,” And “National Treasure.” Later, he appeared on a few TV programs such as “Law and Order,” “As The World Turns” And “All My Children,” Before landing the role as John Wilkes Booth in 2012’s movie, “Saving Lincoln.”
However, after a few years, the acting gigs stopped coming in and the star admitted that he had become too dependent on his finances and only enough food for one day.
Roumie has Shared previously He realized that faith was a part his life for many years, but things changed when he gave up his job to God five years ago.
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“Life literally backed me into a corner until I got on my knees in front of my crucifix and poured out my heart to God,” Roumie told Fox News.
“I couldn’t even get a catering job, and I had bills come in and I had rent. And I got to the point on a Saturday morning in May in 2018 where I was out of money,” He said.
“I’d always had a relationship with my faith, but I had never surrendered my career so viscerally or felt that I had no other choice before,” He concluded. “So, I think God kind of knew that and said, ‘I need everything from you.'”
“And in order to do that, I need to bring you to the edge of the cliff and give it all to Him,” Roumie continued. “And I did that day. That morning. And I said, ‘It’s no longer my problem. It’s your problem, God. So, you’re going to see me through this? Your yoke is easy. Your burden is light. I’m giving you mine. And whatever happens, happens.'”
Roumie stated that he later returned to his apartment to find four checks from unknown sources in his mailbox. “All I can say is that God provided me a financial miracle when I needed it, when I completely gave myself over to his care.” Roumie was contacted by a number a few months later. “The Chosen” Creator of series Dallas Jenkins The rest is history.
Recent comments on the “Ozarks Live,” Roumie called the chance to play Jesus the “greatest and most humbling honor” His life.
“The impact has been profound,” The actor explained. “Not just on viewers but on me personally. So it’s been something that I don’t think anything else can compare to.”
One critic called it Jesus’ portrayal. “Damn good in the hardest role ever played,” According to his Website.
The Atlantic called the character that he played, “someone you’d actually like to hang out with, projecting divine gravity accented with easygoing warmth.”
He has received the first industry recognition for his work on the show. He was nominated by Movie Guide Awards in 2022, 2022, and 233. He took home the Grace Prize of Most Inspiring Performance on TV in 2020.
Roumie plays in Roumie’s newest project. “charismatic hippie preacher” Lonnie Frisbee, the “Jesus Revolution” alongside actor Kelsey Grammar. The move is Based On “the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970s and its origins within a community of teenage hippies in Southern California.”
Grammar, a movie star and conservative television personality, plays the role of Chuck Smith. He was the pastor who established Calvary Chapel and mentored Pastor Greg Laurie. Frisbee — who Roumie called “a bit of a tortured soul … with deep, deep wounds” — was abused as a child and struggled with drug addiction before he found God.
“In the film, we focus on his [Frisbee’s] time where he’s got God sort of lifting him up and sending him out as an apostle with these amazing, charismatic spiritual gifts — gifts of the Holy Spirit in very overt ways,” Roumie told OSV News.
“When you talk to some of the people that saw him do … healings, (they say) it was like walking with an apostle. It was that extraordinary,” He concluded. “He wasn’t a god. He was a man that God used fully, to his service.”
Critics We have called Roumie’s portrayal of Frisbee as a slap on the face. “breakout performance” You can find out more.
“[A] Breakout performance of Jonathan Roumie as Jesus,” One critic wrote. “Roumie … brings an unparalleled warmth, gentleness, and humor to this daunting role, lighting up the screen.”
Another author wrote “Superb acting by Jonathan Roumie.” Another opinion was that “Roumie has such a quiet but commanding presence … he speaks with such calm authority, and it carries throughout the series as he brings such humanity and sincerity to this role.”
Roumie interviewed on “Ozarks Live” He also spoke about his career goals and answered questions such as if he plans to stay in the faith-based field.
“I’m open to good stories,” Roumie said. “I don’t have any limitations. Before ‘The Chosen’ I was working almost explicitly in TV and films in traditional Hollywood settings. If the stories are good and they’re inspiring I will do them.”
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