PTSD
When Acting Becomes Sacrifice: Jonathan Roumie and the Weight of the Cross
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This is a reflection on the news that Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” has described experiencing PTSD from filming the crucifixion scenes in Season 6. Carrying the Cross: When Art Becomes Reality There’s a moment in every actor’s career where the line between performance and reality blurs. For Jonathan Roumie, that line didn’t just blur—it shattered. In an interview with Lila Rose, Roumie opened up about the profound toll portraying Jesus’ crucifixion has taken on him, describing his own “sort of PTSD” from the experience.