“The Chosen” star Jonathan Roumie joined “Reagan” star Dennis Quaid for a hilarious back-and-forth in their respective characters, shared on social media Wednesday.
Many of you might recognize Roumie for his breakout role as Jesus Christ in the absurdly successful series “The Chosen,” while everyone knows Dennis Quaid. But did you know that Quaid is playing former President Ronald Reagan in an up-coming biopic?
Both men bumped into pastor Greg Laurie at some point recently, who filmed their answers to a series of very important questions, including: “what if Ronald Reagan met Jesus? What would he say?”
Here’s a fun video.
I was with Dennis Quaid and @JonathanRoumie recently. Since Dennis has a film coming out at the end of this month titled “Reagan”where he plays the title role of of the 40th President of the United States and Jonathan plays the role Jesus so powerfully in… pic.twitter.com/LwkqEvhbvG— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) July 10, 2024
“I was wondering if you could help me out with the Contras down in Central America?” Quaid replied in character as one of America’s favorite presidents. “And if you could talk to the Russians, I’d appreciate that too,” he added.
Laurie noted that the clip was all done in good fun. And he’s right!
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 11: Dennis Quaid, recipient of the Cinema Icon Award, speaks onstage during the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/WireImage)
US actor Dennis Quaid poses during a photocall for the film “The Substance” at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2024. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Dallas Jenkins and Jonathan Roumie seen at “The Chosen” Season 4 Los Angeles Premiere at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on January 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for One Thirty Agency)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 19: Jonathan Roumie poses for a photo during the red carpet event for the new season of the series “The Chosen” at Cinepolis Antara on February 19, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images)
One of the best things about Roumie’s portrayal of Christ, under the direction and scripting of Dallas Jenkins, is just how fun and approachable he makes the most important man in human history. My favorite aspect is how not-subtle the writing is around topics like collection plates, judgement of others and their practice of faith, and more.
Season four of “The Chosen” just dropped on The Chosen app. I highly recommend binge-watching the whole thing. (RELATED: One TV Show Could Finally Bring The World Together. Here’s Why)
“Reagan” hits cinemas on August 30. And it looks fantastic.
