‘The Chosen’ Swaps Texas for Italy to Film the Crucifixion for the Hit Drama About Jesus Christ
PROVINCE OF MATERA, BASILICATA, JUN 17 – Jonathan Roumie shares the emotional challenges of portraying Christ's crucifixion in Season 6 while addressing false rumors about Oprah Winfrey mocking his faith.
- This month, the cast and crew of The Chosen filmed its sixth season in Matera, Italy, replacing their Texas studio for three weeks.
- The production chose Matera because its ancient architecture and scenery closely resemble Jerusalem, fitting the season's focus on Jesus' crucifixion.
- Jonathan Roumie, who stars as Jesus, described the grueling filming schedule and intense emotional weight of portraying the crucifixion with intimate scenes by the cross.
- Director Dallas Jenkins aimed for a genuine portrayal of the crucifixion set against an authentic horizon, while seasons 3 through 5 have collectively earned over $140 million globally.
- The Chosen's final two seasons will receive theatrical releases, with season seven focusing on Jesus' resurrection and the series concluding thereafter.
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‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for hit drama about Jesus Christ
Matera, in the south of Italy, is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture. For the next season of “The Chosen,” it’ll be known by another name: Jerusalem. With its ancient caves, breathtaking scenery, dramatic cliffs and houses made of stone, Matera is doubling as the ancient city…

‘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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