CHOSEN CONversations | Abe Bueno-Jallad

Dave, Bill, and Carmen sit down with Abe Bueno-Jallad, who plays “Big James” in The Chosen, during a “bring your mom to work” segment featuring Carmen’s mom, “Mohair,” a devoted fan. Abe shares a line from season two—“Sometimes I don’t always know what I’m doing, I’m just following”—that has grown in significance for him, and discusses how playing a disciple without a dedicated biblical book pushed him to study the Gospels and broader scripture like a detective. He describes the emotional weight the cast carried while filming season six’s crucifixion scenes, compares the cast dynamic to a family cooking Thanksgiving dinner every day, and talks about the show’s reach in Spanish-speaking regions and the Arab world, including connecting with Christian families in Bethlehem. He also notes how the series can challenge viewers’ preconceived ideas about Jesus and mentions fun on-set moments he can’t fully share, including an unused version of the triumphal entry.

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