Dallas Jenkins, the visionary behind the beloved series 'The Chosen,' struck a chord with his followers by posing a poignant question: "Could this surpass the Olympics' controversial imagery?" Amidst the furor sparked by a provocative tableau at the Olympic opening ceremony, Jenkins shared an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming fifth season of his show, showcasing a stunning recreation of The Last Supper.
On Instagram, he captioned his post with a subtle yet powerful query, accompanied by a mesmerizing image of the show's ensemble cast huddled around a table, Jesus himself, portrayed by Jonathan Roumie, at its heart. The post resonated deeply with fans, who responded with an outpouring of enthusiasm and anticipation.
'The Chosen,' the biblical drama that has captured hearts worldwide, is currently in full swing filming its highly anticipated fifth season, following the triumphant addition of its fourth season to Prime Video's lineup.
Meanwhile, the 2024 Paris Olympics' grand opening ceremony, a four-hour spectacle that ushered in the Summer Games on July 24th, stirred controversy with a segment featuring drag queens and dancers lined up along a table. Some perceived this tableau as a misguided parody of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece, 'The Last Supper,' which immortalizes Jesus and his disciples. However, the ceremony's artistic director clarified that the scene was not inspired by the painting.
In a statement, Anne Decamps, the Games' spokesperson, extended sincere apologies, emphasizing, "It was never our intention to disrespect any religious group. Rather, Thomas Jolly aimed to celebrate the essence of community tolerance. We firmly believe that our ambition to do so was achieved. If anyone was offended, we deeply regret it."
