‘The Chosen’ Star, 39, Shares Which Season 5 Scene Deserves a Rewatch [Exclusive]

Season 5 of The Chosen may have come and gone, but that just means it’s time for a rewatch. After all, with such deep character and story growth over the last set of episodes, there’s plenty to be gained from a second time around. We recently chatted with series star Elizabeth Tabish — who plays Mary Magdalene in the series — and asked her about her favorite scene from the latest installment of the Dallas Jenkins-created series. Her answer not only gives credit to the two performers in the sequence but also reflects her high esteem for Jenkins and the rest of the team, who work tirelessly to ensure the final product is nothing but A+ material.

“There is a scene with Thaddeus and Jesus that I adore. The way it’s filmed and edited, the writing, the performances of Giavani Cairo and Jonathan Roumie. It’s stunning. Watching this gentle, quiet character full of humility and patience have his own moment to shine, to share his story, to show the depth of his devotion is a real treat. It’s a sequence loaded with an honesty that doesn’t shy away from the pain and sacrifice that comes from following this preacher. At the same time, it also reminds me of those unseen, unquantifiable rewards that give purpose to suffering.”

Referring to it as “his own moment to shine” is incredibly on point, as Cairo’s character is one of Jesus’ followers who has largely taken a backseat in the overarching storyline. While other personalities, like Shahar Isaac’s Simon Peter, have had plenty of camera time and focus poured into their backgrounds, the same can’t be said for Cairo’s Thaddeus. The moment between Thaddeus and Jesus not only helped to round out the relationship between student and teacher but also allowed Cairo to show off his abilities and step into the spotlight.

Season 6 of ‘The Chosen’ Is Now Filming

Cameras are currently rolling on the sixth season of The Chosen, which will focus on the final few days of Jesus’ life leading up to the crucifixion. From the rumblings we’ve heard from those involved, it promises to be an incredibly gut-wrenching and devastating set of episodes. In fact, a recent video shared by the show’s official YouTube account depicted the heavy waves of emotions that the cast have already been rolling through during the process. We also know that the season will be much darker than the rest — not just in subject matter, but also in the lack of light, as much of the story calls for overnight shoots.

Seasons 1-5 of The Chosen are now streaming on Prime Video. Stay tuned at Collider for more.