When they’re not walking on water (with the help of a little movie magic, of course), the cast of “The Chosen” as well as series creator and showrunner Dallas Jenkins find all kinds of ways to pass the time — and some of their hobbies are a bit surprising.
Right now, they are all out promoting “The Chosen: Last Supper,” the three-part theatrical debut of the fifth season of the wildly popular series based on the life of Jesus. And on the heels of that release, the team behind the show are prepping to begin filming season six.
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The stars of the Bible-based series celebrated the season-five debut in Dallas, Texas, last week, and CBN News caught up with several of them.
Dallas Jenkins (Creator)
Admittedly, Jenkins is pretty busy writing, directing, producing and promoting “The Chosen,” but, when he has a few free minutes, he has a handful of hobbies that occupy his time—and one of them might be a little unorthodox.
“I love poker, although I haven’t played it in a while,” Jenkins said with a laugh. “I also just love watching TV and movies with my wife and kids.”
Jenkins, a Chicago fan, also said he likes fantasy sports, confessing he sneaks peeks at his phone—trying to keep up with his football and baseball teams—while they are filming “The Chosen.”
“Even on set sometimes,” he said, “I have to check my lineup [to] make sure I’m making the moves just in time for the next day.”
George Xanthis (John)
George Xanthis, who portrays John in “The Chosen,” is a man of many talents. In fact, he’s apparently able to read his character’s Gospel in its original Greek.
Part one of the fifth season of “The Chosen” — which centers on the final days leading toward Jesus’ crucifixion — is debuting in theaters across the country this Friday. Parts two and three will be released nationwide on Apr. 4 and 11, respectively. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.
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