Egyptian American actor Luke Dimyan plays one of history's most vilified figures starring as Judas Iscariot in the global phenomenon The Chosen . All eight episodes of Season 5 exploded into theaters as a special three-part event -- The Chosen: The Last Supper -- grossing over $140 million worldwide, and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The 28-year-old actor's nuanced performance as the most misunderstood disciple has captivated audiences everywhere-- transcending expectations in a role both iconic and complex. Created by Dallas Jenkins, The Chosen is the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth -- watched by over 280 million people around the globe... with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. You've also seen him on FX's Better Things opposite Pamela Adlon, and the Viaplay original streaming series Home Invasion , where he worked alongside actors Morena Baccarin and John Noble. A graduate of AMDA College and Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Hollywood, Dimyan honed his craft in acting, screenwriting, and improv -- performing today across stages in Los Angeles. We sat down with him at the LifeMinute studios to talk about his climactic turn as Judas in Season 5 of The Chosen . This is a LifeMinute with Luke Dimyan.
