He had a regular role on the hit show Waterloo Road, and has costarred in the telefilms Miss Marie Lloyd, directed by James Hawes; and He Kills Coppers, directed by Adrian Shergold. He tells Paul that even if he were to succeed, the Saviors would still open fire and kill Paul. Deana has always been a formidable, respected and influential leader. As many fans of The Walking Dead comics already know, Paul "Jesus" Monroe is a one time member of the Hilltop Colony and current resident of the Alexandria Safe Zone. Jesus reviews Rick's plan with Maggie and Enid while they watch Judith. [volume & issue needed], Robert Kirkman has confirmed that Jesus will recur in future seasons of the show. Based on the bestselling novel by Noah Gordon about a young man who wants to learn medicine from a renowned scholar in Persia, the film also stars Sir Ben Kingsley, Stellan Skarsgaard, and Olivier Martinez. He later comforts Tara who is feeling guilty about lying to Denise and her experiences when she was last involved in an attack on a community of survivors. Jesus actor Tom Payne had previously voiced his approval for the character's canon sexuality back in November, during an interview with the Huffington Post. Jesus is brought back to Alexandria and despite being bound in a locked room in a guarded house, Jesus is able to free himself and escape confinement without raising an alarm, and identify and infiltrate Rick's home where he asks to speak with Rick. Tyreese struggles to abide on higher ground while bearing witness to continued human suffering and vast devastation. Jesus may have died at the hands of The Whisperers on Sunday’s midseason finale of The Walking Dead, but actor Tom Payne was all smiles immediately … Noting that they are low on provisions, he suggests they trade with his community and takes them to The Hilltop. Audiences will recognize the 32-year-old British actor from his work on television series Waterloo Road and Luck, and/or the 2013 film The Physician. Jesus is present when Rick, Maggie and Ezekiel climb onto a platform and address the crowd as the leaders of their respective communities: Alexandria, Hilltop and The Kingdom, united and ready for all out war. Gareth is a pragmatic leader at Terminus, a dangerous man with secrets. The character of Jesus was introduced on The Walking Dead and actor Tom Payne has been officially welcomed to The Walking Dead family on social media. Dwight and the other Savior tie Paul up and load him onto a jeep. "Monsters" shows Jesus and his group leading the prisoners back to Hilltop. Thomas Payne (born 21 December 1982) is an English actor. He's generally shown to be a beloved guy and pretty much makes friends with everyone he meets.Paul won't hesitate to kill in order to protect his friends, but he seems to show mercy to innocent people and the surrender… He provides Sasha with a layout of the Sanctuary to help with her plans to kill Negan (though he disagrees with her decision). They drive to Sanctuary, allowing Paul to get a good look at the area and he bails out of the jeep at the very last second, narrowly avoiding capture and reports it back to Rick. Alpha is playing the long game for keeps. He follows them to find The New Frontier, where Eleanor and Kate have gone to. Payne was born in Chelmsford, Essex, and grew up in Bath, Somerset, where he attended King Edward's School and was a prolific contributor to the school's drama department. Paul's biggest weakness is that he prefers to be a provider and facilitator, not a leader, which means that in a roundabout way he's allowed his friends at the Hilltop Colony to be governed by the unqualified Gregory. During Season 9 Episode 8, Jesus … This causes conflict with Morgan who believes they should be killed. To this end he brings them to the Kingdom, a flourishing community that are also forced to serve the Saviors. Carl was forced to grow up fast in this post-apocalyptic world, and as a result he became the natural-born leader that he is today. In January 2007, he first appeared in Waterloo Road for the BBC, playing sixth former Brett Aspinall. À partir de septembre 2019 , Tom Payne joue le rôle principal dans la série Prodigal Son , il interprète le personnage de Malcolm Bright, profiler et fils d'un célèbre tueur en série. Unlike Morgan or Tara, who advocate killing all the Saviors, Jesus insists on giving the Saviors a chance to surrender, even when one of them takes advantage of this and tries to kill him. Paul then reveals to Rick and his group, that he and the rest of his people have for months been under siege by the Saviors. He will not let his guard down again. As he sneaks into the Hilltop to tell Maggie of Rick's plan, he learns that Kal betrayed him and ran off to inform the Saviors of their plan in which Jesus catches up to him and convinces him to change his mind. Negan tells them to hold fire and at that moment Paul throws himself at the nearest Savior and orders Rick, Heath, Holly, and Nicholas into a trench. He is known for appearing on AMC's The Walking Dead as Paul "Jesus" Rovia (2016-2018). Jesus first appears in the fifth episode of the season, "Go Getters", where he attempts to comfort Maggie and Sasha (who are hiding in the Hilltop from Negan) on their lost loved ones. Amy was heading to college with her older sister Andrea during the outbreak. He is later seen saving Glenn and Heath from a dying Savior by shooting him before stating "So this is the next world.". The two make up and continue on their way. It is stated that he can be a thief, but he'll only steal half of what someone has, and only if he knows it won't cause any permanent damage. Never one to hide from a fight or a good joke in the time of need, Tara is finding more strength and security in her own voice. Jesus appears in the season premiere "Mercy" where he joins the assembled army of survivors led by Rick, Maggie and Ezekiel in an attack on the Sanctuary. Yumiko respects and upholds the wartime rules the communities have in place to protect themselves from the Whisperers. Jesus joins with Daryl and Aaron to see if they can find Eugene, knowing the area they found Rosita. Scott M. Gimple is Chief Content Officer of AMC’s The Walking Dead television universe, overseeing the worldwide hits The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, as well as potential brand extensions on a variety of platforms. In a departure from the comics, Jesus is dead, and fans were plenty surprised to see the character’s demise when he was stabbed by one of the Whisperers, shortly after it … The Walking Dead actor talks to TVGuide.com about Jesus' reveal to Maggie. In both media, Jesus becomes Maggie’s right-hand-man as she succeeds Gregory as the leader of The Hilltop. Hershel is a veterinarian who offers the survivors medical expertise and sage wisdom. Jesus' body is returned to the Hilltop where the residents bury him. Connie is a stealth fighter and remains ever dedicated to protecting her sister. When the Hilltop is attacked by walkers let in by the Saviors, Jesus helps Sasha fend them off (once again showing off his impressive skills in hand-to hand combat) while Maggie destroys the car system drawing them in. Following his own code of inclusiveness, Jesus leads by example. [volume & issue needed], Later, as Negan holds Rick, Nicholas, Heath & Holly hostage for attempting to kill him, Jesus arrives at the Safe Zone, hidden away from Negan and his men. Dale owned the RV around which the others, particularly Andrea, formed a community. In the episode "Not Tomorrow Yet", Jesus is shown to have joined Rick's attack on the Savior's compound. THE WALKING DEAD left fans distraught in season eight when it was revealed that Carl Grimes had been bitten by a walker and would be killed off. Hey, Walking Dead fans: If you were relieved about how great a performance British actor Tom Payne gave in introducing TWD comic book favorite Paul “Jesus” Rovia to the TV series in … Negan frantically tells the Saviors to hold fire and Paul issues an order to let the survivors go and threatens to kill Negan. When confronted about it, Jesus tells him they are all staying and though he doesn't want to be in charge, Gregory won't be either. The Walking Dead actor Tom Payne recently exited from the show this season, which means he no longer had an obligation to continue wearing his trademark beard. Bob has secrets. Copyright © 2010-2021 AMC Network Entertainment LLC. Post-graduation, Payne made appearances on U.K. television in episodes of the hugely popular Skins, as well as Casualty. On the way, Paul reveals that he could have escaped any time but remained there to see if Rick could be trusted. [2] In September 2015, Tom Payne was cast as Paul Rovia.[3]. As Maggie’s right hand man at Hilltop, Jesus is her voice of reason and understanding, even if they don’t always agree. Jesus served as the ambassador for The Hilltop and frequently searches for new recruits. He is known for appearing on AMC's The Walking Dead as Paul "Jesus" Rovia (2016-2018). Yup, Jesus (Tom Payne) is gay. When Simon, one of the head Saviors, arrives at the Hilltop, Gregory attempts to turn over the two, but is foiled by Jesus hiding them elsewhere. It's fighting it." The others race in to kill this walker and others, and discover that Jesus' murderer was a human wearing a mask made from walker skin, a "Whisperer". After gearing up, Paul begins to follow Dwight, hoping to discover the Saviors base of operations. Jesus appears in the video game by Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Season Three, which is set in the comic book universe. Prior to his role as Jesus on The Walking Dead, Tom Payne starred on Luck, the critically acclaimed HBO series from creators Michael Mann and David Milch, which centered on the fast-paced and sometimes brutal sport of professional horse racing. In "Adaptation," Michonne's group escape the cemetery with Jesus' body with Aaron stabbing Jesus in the head to prevent reanimation. The Hilltop has suffered considerably from The Saviors' extortions, and while they did not have enough fighters or ammunition to move against Negan and his gang, Jesus readily volunteers to join when Daryl and the group offers to take out Negan and rescue Craig, a Hilltop hostage. He frequently takes secret trips to meet with Aaron, and the two develop a relationship while he trains the latter in martial arts. Aaron has not healed from the loss of Jesus and the tragic events of the fair. He remained in the series until the end of the following season in March 2008. T-Dog has proven himself a capable member of the group, offering humanity and kindness. The actor … The name fits. Jesus is shown to be well known there and is on good terms with their leader, King Ezekiel. However it is revealed that Paul's intentions were to stall the Saviors until Ezekiel and his soldiers arrive. He was cited as one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow. When Ezekiel refuses to join their fight, Jesus leaves with the others and later returns to the Hilltop with Sasha. Il sert d'ambassadeur pour la communauté nommée « La Colline » et cherche fréquemment des nouvelles recrues. On one of these trips, they find Rosita wounded nearby, and race her back to Hilltop. The following episode "Rock in the Road" shows Rick and Jesus failing to convince Gregory to fight the Saviors. Lori is Rick’s wife, Carl’s mother and the emotional center of the group of survivors. He introduces Rick to Ezekiel, the leader of the Kingdom, in the hopes of forming the three communities into standing against the Saviors. While he was free, Jesus located, infiltrated and took an accounting of Alexandria's armory and food supplies, and an estimate of their population. Paul is described as smart, friendly, and charming with a puckish sense of humor. And we did it before the end of Walking Dead … The film was released by Universal Pictures internationally. The Walking Dead Season 6 - Who is Paul "Jesus" Monroe?Alright what's going on guys it's Trev back again here to bring you another video. All rights reserved. Jesus is bound at his wrists and ankles and left at the side of the road but in seconds is able to free himself and climb onto the truck unobserved. There’s a new addition to the Season 6 cast of The Walking Dead. He is then seen in "Hearts Still Beating" where he finds Daryl inside the Sanctuary and helps him escape. Jesus is later confronted by Gregory who states he has been shirking his scavenging/scouting duties and has too many people in his trailer. Abraham is genuinely self-aware and living the post-apocalyptic life he wants, doing what he has to do in order to create that life for himself. "I … "[4], Noel Murray of Rolling Stone ranked Paul 'Jesus' Rovia 14th in a list of 30 best Walking Dead characters, saying, "his phenomenal abilities to avoid detection and escape any trap have justified his moniker as much as his long hair and beard. Daryl pulls Jesus from the truck, which is accidentally released of its brakes, and Jesus is knocked unconscious in the process of the truck rolling backwards into a lake. Carol’s daughter Sophia was friends with Carl before a walker attack separated them. Jesus remains with the Hilltop community in the year and half following the end of the war with the Saviors, assisting Maggie in running the community. At the school, he appeared in such plays as Class Enemy, The Balcony, The Rivals, Three Sisters, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard III, and The Man Who Had All the Luck. Jesus tells Tara that it is her love for Denise which gives her a reason to fight. Paul « Jesus » Monroe (Paul « Jesus » Rovia dans l'adaptation télévisée) est un personnage de fiction issu de la série de bandes dessinées The Walking Dead. Paul is later attacked by Michonne and Abraham Ford where he easily immobilizes them. For Walking Dead comic book readers and show-only viewers alike, Sunday's midseason finale ended with a massive shock: the death of Jesus (Tom Payne), a … Eugene warns them this herd is unique, showing intelligence, and the group soon find the herd bearing down on them, and even Daryl is unable to lure them away. Tom Payne was among the actors on "The Walking Dead" who thought Carl was the future of the show. Andrea was an attorney, on a road trip with her sister Amy when the apocalypse occurred. Payne made his feature film debut in Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day, opposite Amy Adams and Frances McDormand. After the interrogations, Rick eventually decides to let Paul take him to Hilltop. He played Paul Rovia, aka Jesus, on the series from season six until his death in season nine. While The Walking Dead failed to bring Aaron and Jesus' relationship onscreen, the show's stars have surmised that they were involved romantically offscreen.. Even though we’ve only recently been introduced to him, Jesus is quickly showing himself to be one of the book’s greatest characters. Jesus pulls a smooth-talking con on them, pick-pocketing keys from Rick and planting the idea of approaching walkers in their mind so that they react predictably when firecrackers he had set go off, allowing him to drive off with their truck of supplies. Glenn has fully “grown up” – he’s been through trauma after trauma and he’s come away stronger for it, picking up lessons from the people he’s lost along the way. Worst of all, she has the patience to see it through to the end, and the horde to back it up. In the final season "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life" Jesus is with the group questioning Dwight in the prison cell, Rosita announces that the Saviors have Sasha. After being knocked to the floor, Paul is almost killed by the Saviors; however, he is saved by Dwight and another Savior, who tell Paul's attackers to stand down, as they have some "important" questions for Paul. As Maggie’s right hand man at Hilltop, Jesus is her voice of reason and understanding, even if they don’t always agree. He then rolls from the truck only to see Carl did not follow him, much to Jesus's amusement. As the group discusses strategies for beating the Saviors, Rick states they need more help, Jesus tells them he knows a group who can help. “So, Morgan winds up on a standing set of The Walking Dead, a set that Mikey knew very well, with actors he knew very well. Rosita mentions that Eugene is still out there before passing out. After Rick decides to let go of a captive Dwight, Rick tells Paul to follow him and see what they are up against, but to tell no one of their plans. After reaching Hilltop, Paul defends Rick after he kills a citizen who has been sent by Negan to deliver a message. Having been Jesus' second-in-command, Tara is made the new leader of the Hilltop in Jesus' stead. Il est aussi connu pour jouer dans la célèbre série The Walking Dead en incarnant Paul « Jesus » Rovia. Her reign of terror is calculated. The episode ends with Jesus sneaking aboard one of the Savior's trucks in order to find Negan where he discovers Carl Grimes already there, bent on killing Negan. They try to take shelter in a walled cemetery but the herd manages to follow. When Gregory mentions that he should show more respect or something may happen with the Saviors constantly coming around, Jesus quickly sees Gregory is threatening him. [1], Paul is introduced spying on the Alexandria Safe-Zone community shortly following the horde invasion. Il est ouvertement homosexue… The Weekly Crisis listed Jesus as #10 in their list of The Ten Best Characters in The Walking Dead, saying: "Being nicknamed after the Son of God seems like an exaggeration, but Jesus has shown time and time again that he is a good, trusting man who just wants what’s best for everyone. The Walking Dead's hippie-haired peacemaker casually confessed in a … Jon Bernthal (Shane Walsh) In fighting for the role of Rick Grimes' friend-turned-enemy Shane … The … A U.K. native, Payne is a graduate of London's Central School of Speech and Drama, from which he earned his BA in Acting in 2005. Paul "Jesus" Monroe (known as Paul "Jesus" Rovia in the television series) is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead, as well as the television series of the same name, where he was portrayed by Tom Payne. He meets Clementine, the former playable character of The Walking Dead: Season Two, and Javier Garcia, who is the playable character of Season Three. This week on The Walking Dead, we were introduced to Paul Rovia, otherwise known as Jesus.It was an auspicious debut for the character, who — in spite of duping Daryl and Rick and stealing a … [volume & issue needed], In the aftermath of Glenn's death at the hands of Negan, he decides to join Rick in his fight against the Saviors and becomes a key member in Rick's decision-making committee. Other credits include the lead role in The Physician, as the title character, Rob Cole. Spencer tries to do the right thing, while trying to find the reconciliation between the safety Rick’s group brought and the destruction Rick’s group brought as well. When Negan attempts to divide them by having Gregory order the Hilltoppers to return home, Jesus is unsurprised by the betrayal and confidently states that the Hilltop stands with Maggie. Gregory decides that the two of them must leave and when Jesus disagrees, Gregory states he is free to go with them. Still in love with Rosita, Eugene is once again the odd man out in vying for her affection and attention behind Gabriel, with whom she is in a relationship, and Siddiq, the father of her child. "The Other Side" shows Jesus bonding with Maggie and revealing more of his past to her (including that he grew up in a group home and that he is gay) and stating that she and Sasha help him feel more at home. Actor Tom Payne left his fans in the lurch after the midseason finale of the show. Merle is Daryl Dixon’s brother and the Governor’s second in command. Payne played the lead role of Leon Micheaux, a jockey in the center of this tumultuous world. However, the last walker he faces ducks his blade, turns and grabs him, and then fatally stabs him in the back. THE Walking Dead fans were horrified when Jesus met a bitter end in season 9. Jesus uses syrup from the supply shipment to mark a trail for them before suggesting they jump out and continue following on foot as "it's not the fall that gets you. She says she does not trust Dwight, but Jesus thinks it may be her only chance to get Sasha back. Jesus was killed in the midseason finale of season nine by an unknown member of the Whisperers who will become the main antagonists going forward in the television series. In "The Damned", Jesus leads a group in taking control of the compound. Le processus de recrutement est largement motivé pour aider leur communauté à combattre contre Negan et les Sauveurs. Following Rick's apparent death, in the six years that follow, Maggie decides to leave Hilltop and join with Georgie and her group, leaving Jesus in charge of Hilltop. Just then, allies arrive to help open the back gates of the cemetery. Whether they’re fans of The Walking Dead or just think it’s the second coming, Tom Payne is already used to people yelling “Jesus” when he walks by.. It’s one thing to play a character on a popular television show named “Jesus.” It’s another thing altogether to both play that character and closely resemble religious icon, Jesus Christ. He later splits off with a group to begin attacking the smaller Savior compounds. Shane was Rick’s partner and best friend since high school who harbored feelings for Lori. In "Something They Need", Jesus is part of the group Rick takes to a community called Oceanside with the intent of stealing their weapons. The Governor was the charismatic leader of Woodbury, a seemingly utopian community. Jesus briefly appears in the following episode "Sing Me a Song", as he and Carl continue towards the Sanctuary. Gregory denies it, but also claims that he takes care of his friends and that the two of them are not friends. They discover a herd of walkers behaving strangely but work their way around that to a barn, finding an injured Eugene hiding beneath the floorboards. Beth is Hershel’s daughter and Maggie’s sister, and has become a caretaker for baby Judith. Sasha struggled with her past traumas, flirting with self-destruction and came out the other side alive. Actor Tom Payne, who plays the role of Paul “Jesus” Rovia on AMC’s megahit “The Walking Dead,” which has its Season 8 premiere Sunday night, believes he may have a fighting chance. When gunfire breaks out, Jesus and Tara both urge Andy and Craig to leave, to ensure The Hilltop is not connected to the attack on the Saviors, though Jesus dons his mask and rushes in with confidence that the Saviors will never see him. Tom Payne is known as Jesus, at least in The Walking Dead world. The recruiting process is largely motivated to help their community fight against Negan and the Saviors.