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‘The Chosen’ Swaps Texas for Italy to Film the Crucifixion for the Hit Drama About Jesus Christ

  • The cast and crew of The Chosen filmed the crucifixion scenes for Season 6 over three weeks this month in Matera, Italy.
  • They moved from studios in Texas and Utah to Matera, chosen for its authentic ancient cityscapes and known as the 'City of Stones.'
  • Season 6 centers on Jesus Christ's crucifixion and includes key moments like the Last Supper and Judas' betrayal, aiming for historic realism.
  • Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, shared on social media his deep personal connection to the role and the intense, grueling filming schedule.
  • The Chosen plans theatrical releases for its final two seasons, with Season 6 airing in 2027 and the series concluding after Season 7 focused on the resurrection.
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‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ

In the south of Italy, Matera is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture. For the next season of “The Chosen,” it will be known as ancient Jerusalem. The hit religious drama's sixth season focuses on the crucifixion…

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ChurchLeaders broke the news in on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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