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'Chosen' creator says series has plenty to say to everyone

Dallas Jenkins' series 'The Chosen,' which offers a look at the life of Jesus, will premiere its latest installment, 'The Last Supper,' in theaters in March.
Jenkins, influenced by shows like 'The West Wing', 'The Wire', and 'Friday Night Lights,' aimed to create a faith-based production that avoids feeling like a typical church presentation, focusing on intimacy and relationships.
Despite some initial skepticism about releasing TV episodes in movie theaters, this strategy has been key to the success of 'The Chosen,' which is now in its fifth season and also airs on Amazon Prime, with plans to run for seven years.
Jenkins stated, "People really love to watch it together," emphasizing the importance of shared viewing experiences, and he also shared that even fans in China who couldn't understand the language were impacted by the show's message.
Jenkins emphasizes that the portrayal of Jesus in 'The Chosen' is intended to be free of artifice, formality, and political or religious agendas, highlighting that Jesus was not a 'love and peace hippie' but someone who 'spoke truth to power'.

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