Specials
(2017)
Cast
as Mary Magdalene
Episodes
The Shepherd: A Story of the First Christmas 9.0
December 1, 2017
A take on the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of some local shepherds: simple working men. But these simple men,…
The Story of The Chosen 10.0
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These videos go deeper into the story behind The Chosen and the life-altering moments you can experience with us.
The Making of The Chosen 10.0
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We did regular updates from the set, taking you through the process of making The Chosen.
The Chosen in Jerusalem 10.0
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Check out the deep insights we gleaned from our research trip to Israel.
Other Fun Bits 10.0
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Here’s a grab bag of whatnots if you’ve ever been curious about the production of a show like this.
Christmas with The Chosen 10.0
December 15, 2020
For King & Country, Zach Williams, Mandisa, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, Joshua Aaron, The Bonner Family, The Piano G…
Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers 8.7
December 1, 2021
The story of the birth of Jesus as told through the eyes of Mary and Joseph.
Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night 10.0
December 20, 2023
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered "unclean". A never-before-seen performance from Andrea Bocelli…
Bible Roundtable: S1 E1 10.0
April 22, 2019
A Catholic, a Jew, and an Evangelical walk into a bar... Maybe not really, but we had The Chosen's three biblical consu…
Bible Roundtable: S1 E2 10.0
April 22, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts about season 1, episode 2.
Bible Roundtable: S1 E3 10.0
April 22, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 3.
Bible Roundtable: S1 E4 10.0
April 22, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts about season 1, episode 4.
Bible Roundtable: S1 E5 10.0
November 27, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 5.
Bible Roundtable: S1 E6 10.0
November 27, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 6.
Bible Roundtable: S1 E7 0.0
November 27, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts on Season 1, Episode 7.
Bible Roundtable: S1 E8 0.0
November 27, 2019
A conversation with Bible experts on Season 1, Episode 8.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E1 10.0
April 5, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 1.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E2 10.0
April 14, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 2.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E3 10.0
April 14, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 3.
Bible Roundtables: S2 E4 10.0
May 12, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 4.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E5 10.0
May 24, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 5.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E6 10.0
June 24, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 6.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E7 0.0
July 1, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts on Season 2, Episode 7.
Bible Roundtable: S2 E8 0.0
July 12, 2021
A conversation with Bible experts on Season 2, Episode 8.
Bible Roundtable: S3 E1 10.0
December 12, 2022
Our biblical consultants from three different traditions - Jewish, Catholic and Evangelical - come together again to ad…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E2 10.0
December 20, 2022
Our Bible consultants dig into what seems like an odd scriptural passage, but turns out to be a real treasure once it's…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E3 10.0
December 27, 2022
What made Jesus' childhood friends and neighbors go from loving him one minute to trying to kill him the next? Our Bibl…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E4 10.0
January 2, 2023
Our Bible consultants provide color commentary on our first black-and-white scene - the disciples preaching and perform…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E5 10.0
January 9, 2023
What do Eden's loss and Veronica's condition have in common? Moreover, how is her condition connected to the death of J…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E6 10.0
January 16, 2023
A twenty-year-old Pilate, disciples with swords, and a doubting John the Baptist? This episode was full of surprises, a…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E7 0.0
February 6, 2023
A melting pot becomes a powder keg in Episode 7. Andrew and Philip’s preaching spills outside the borders of Israel int…
Bible Roundtable: S3 E8 0.0
February 8, 2023
Our big ending takes you back to the beginning—of everything. You’ll be amazed by just how much the Season 3 finale tie…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E1 10.0
June 3, 2024
A rabbi, a priest, and an evangelical visit a Bible museum. No joke, our scriptural consultants are back for another se…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E2 10.0
June 7, 2024
One of the main reasons we have Bible Roundtable discussions is to delve into the differing interpretations and perspec…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E3 10.0
June 10, 2024
Like salt in a wound, Jesus not only lets Rama die, but he also refuses Thomas' request to resurrect her. Is it a shock…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E4 10.0
June 14, 2024
We have disciples trying to become leaders and a leader becoming a disciple. This episode really takes our Bible consul…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E5 10.0
June 17, 2024
Are you a Sadducee or a Pharisee? Are you Team Martha or Team Mary? Do you suspect Judas was a double agent from the be…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E6 10.0
June 21, 2024
First the death of Ramah, and now a stoning in the Temple—was the chosen one violent? To answer this question, our Bibl…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E7 0.0
June 24, 2024
“Jesus wept.” - John 11:35 Dallas and our consultants have a long talk about this shortest Bible verse—only to discove…
Bible Roundtable: S4 E8 0.0
July 1, 2024
From having His feet anointed as the true Passover lamb to riding into Jerusalem just like the prophet Zechariah foreto…
The Making of Season 1 0.0
November 28, 2019
The Heart of The Chosen
The Making of Season 2 0.0
July 2, 2021
“Wow! Wow! Wow! A wonderful documentary!” Tom S. “The Chosen meant so much to me before this video, but after seeing …
Loaves & Fishes: The Making of Season 3 0.0
February 9, 2023
From the Sermon on the Mount to the Feeding of 5,000, the story of Jesus and his disciples didn't grow in Season 3- it …
The Heart of Season 4: Making of The Chosen 0.0
December 13, 2024
Season 4 marks the midpoint of the most famous and influential story in human history. It’s joyful and painful. Light a…
Into the Heart of The Chosen Season 5 0.0
October 5, 2025
From triumph at the start to betrayal at the end, we take you into the making of our most consequential season yet. Hea…
The Unexpected Finale of Season 3 0.0
February 9, 2023
In this half-hour Walking on Water documentary, our the actors, writers, and visual effects team tell you how we pulled…
Savoring the Passover Seder—and Understanding the Last Supper 0.0
April 12, 2025
We’ve referred to Season 5 as the “Last Supper,” but maybe we should have called it the “Passover Seder,” instead. Beca…
Privilege of a Lifetime 0.0
November 10, 2022
Did you know Jonathan Roumie started playing Jesus for Dallas almost ten years ago? In fact, the very first scene they …
Unfiltered: Gen-Z Reacts to The Chosen 0.0
July 17, 2022
Nine strangers. One generation. What does Gen Z think about Jesus?
Jonathan Roumie on Playing Jesus 0.0
October 17, 2023
First public conversation with the actor who portrays Jesus.
Fly through The Chosen film set 0.0
March 22, 2024
We got high with a little help from our friends at Sky Candy Studios. Literally. They helped us make this epic drone fl…
Behind the Groundbreaking Music of The Chosen 0.0
November 17, 2023
Creating the soundtrack of The Chosen.
Everyone - Presented by Come and See 0.0
October 26, 2024
Together we can share the story of Jesus with the world, one episode at a time. Check out how The Chosen is turning the…
Mumbai and Manila Welcome The Chosen 0.0
January 4, 2025
India and the Philippines made us feel right at home. Join us on the ground and behind the scenes at special theatrical…
Can The Chosen Cast Stomach 1st Century Food? 0.0
January 13, 2025
Find out what happens when our cast samples the food their characters would have eaten in the 1st Century—and see wheth…
This or That: Lightning Round with Noah 0.0
January 7, 2025
When it comes to a competition, Noah James (Andrew) is always game. First, he invites Jalein to hit him with rapid-fire…
Should’ve Smelled This Prank Coming From A Mile Away 0.0
January 23, 2025
Who knows (nose?) if Joey really managed to trick his cast mates or if they just played along. Either way, it was fun t…
Juliet’s Window Is A Little Too Yonder… 0.0
January 7, 2025
Romeo’s words fall short when Juliet is 100 yards away. Also, the casting for Juliet is a bit sketchy.
Nothing Wooden About This Acting 0.0
January 7, 2025
Though his scene partner was a bit stiff, George (John) managed to deliver a sweeping performance.
The Chosen in Ecuador 0.0
February 10, 2025
Gary and Deena Pate have been sharing the life of Jesus in the little surf community of Montañita, Ecuador, for many ye…
The Chosen in Madagascar 0.0
February 10, 2025
Never before had an American-made TV show gone to all of Madagascar and in their own language of Malagasy…let alone a T…
Mary's Story: Called By Name 0.0
February 10, 2025
Suffering from late-stage Alzheimer's disease, Mary still hears Jesus call her name.
Daniel's Story: Not What I Once Was 0.0
February 10, 2025
Daniel joined a gang to stay safe in prison, but found real security and belonging in a completely different way.
Anand's Story: The Lost Sheep 0.0
February 10, 2025
Anand’s religion was science—but it couldn’t answer his deepest questions about a terminal diagnosis. That’s when a fri…
Light Overcomes Darkness: Lana’s Faith Journey 0.0
April 10, 2025
Suffering persecution and abuse, Lana stopped believing in God and expressed her pain through painting. Wandering into …
One of the Chosen: Arkansas Valley Prison 0.0
May 6, 2025
Seeing the humanity of Jesus and the reality of God with us has helped many men incarcerated at Arkansas Valley Correct…
Nickkole's Story: Faith Like a Child 0.0
July 24, 2025
As a little kid, Nickkole loved Jesus. He was her best friend. But as an adult, she lost her innocence and faith. Overw…
Thank You Letters from 5th Grade 0.0
February 10, 2025
Fifth graders from Anderson, Indiana, read you their own Chosen fan mail.
This Call Is Being Recorded: Noah James 0.0
January 2, 2025
In this new series, we’re calling our cast and crew to catch up with them between seasons—and we’re hitting the record …
This Call Is Being Recorded: Jordan Walker Ross 0.0
January 23, 2025
In Episode 2, we catch you up with Jordan Walker Ross (Little James)—beginning with his love for cringey internet video…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Mitch Hudson 0.0
January 29, 2025
In this call, we connect with Mitch Hudson, our 2nd 2nd Assistant Director (a confusing title, yes, but Mitch’ll tell y…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Adam Drake 0.0
February 7, 2025
Did you know that A.D. is A.D. for an A.D. historical drama? Sounds funny, but it’s true. Adam Drake is Assistant Direc…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Liz Tabish 0.0
February 13, 2025
Grasshoppers and scorpions. Spiders and snakes. Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene) knows how to keep her cool around creepy cr…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Yasmine Al-Bustami 0.0
February 20, 2025
Though Ramah rests in peace, Yasmine Al-Bustami is wide awake, fully caffeinated, and ready for a lively call. We get t…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Dani Taylor 0.0
February 27, 2025
This week, you get to hear the MARVELous way Dani Taylor became our Additional Assistant Director—and what in the world…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Luke Dimyan 0.0
March 6, 2025
Use the ̶F̶o̶r̶c̶e̶ phone, Luke! In this week’s call, we chat with our favorite Luke (Dimyan, not Skywalker)...altho…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Chad Gundersen, Producer 0.0
March 12, 2025
Chad Gundersen has worked his entire professional life as a film and TV producer, and he’s been with The Chosen since t…
This Call Is Being Recorded: George H. Xanthis 0.0
March 19, 2025
Did you know that George can read his character’s Gospel in its original Greek? That’s just one of the cool things you’…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Jeremy “JP” Gauna, Locations Team 0.0
March 28, 2025
This week, we catch up with long-time crew member—and one of the most encouraging guys you’ll ever meet—Jeremy Gauna, a…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Abe Bueno-Jallad 0.0
April 3, 2025
This week, we had a walk-and-talk with Abe (Big James) as he hiked through woods in a remote, undisclosed location (we’…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Akis Konstantakopoulos, Director of Photography 0.0
April 12, 2025
Lights, camera, Akis!...Okay, maybe that's not the exact expression, but there's no "Action!" without our Director of P…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Amber Shana Williams 0.0
April 17, 2025
When she’s not playing Tamar on The Chosen, you might find Amber Shana Williams filming a Spanish spy thriller, singing…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Amanda Jenkins 0.0
April 22, 2025
Instead of picking up the phone this week, we pulled up a chair for a delightfully honest sit-down convo with Dallas’ b…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Amy Bailey (Joanna) 0.0
April 30, 2025
What do you call someone who was raised without TV, but grew up to be on TV? Or a professional ballerina who’s also a s…
This Call Is Being Recorded: Paras Patel 0.0
May 9, 2025
This is your last call—for now. With Season 6 filming underway, it’s time to press pause on these recordings, but don’t…
Season 3, Episode 1 Aftershow 0.0
December 12, 2022
Noah (Andrew), Luke (Judas), and David (John the Baptizer) discuss the impact of Jesus' sermon.
Season 3, Episode 2 Aftershow 0.0
December 19, 2022
The scene is emotionally powerful, but is it theologically sound? Dallas and Jordan (Little James) discuss his characte…
Season 3, Episode 3 Aftershow 0.0
December 26, 2022
You have to wonder how Jesus' family and lifelong friends felt when he came out as the Messiah—and was rejected by his …
Season 3, Episode 4 Aftershow 0.0
January 2, 2023
Warning: we talk about feelings a lot in this Aftershow—but if you've watched Episode 4, you understand why. Actors Gia…
Season 3, Episode 5 Aftershow 0.0
January 9, 2023
In Episode Five, we rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. Zhaleh Vossough (Veronica, aka, "th…
Season 3, Episode 6 Aftershow 0.0
January 16, 2023
Question: What do Mary Magdalene, Simon Z, and Barnaby have in common? Answer: Each found new freedom from their past i…
Season 3, Episode 7 Aftershow 0.0
February 6, 2023
Paras Patel (Matthew) joins us to talk about that crucial moment from his backstory—where he met a man who was everythi…
Season 3, Episode 8 Aftershow 0.0
February 8, 2023
Jesus' most "beloved" friend and his most relentless enemy (or at least, the actors who play them) come to the table to…
Season 4 Hollywood Premiere Recap 0.0
February 2, 2024
To Wed or Not to Wed 0.0
January 23, 2024
To wed or not to wed? That's the question for Thomas and Ramah. Between the demands of discipleship, lack of financial …
Season 4 in 4 Letters 0.0
February 7, 2024
Our cast has some choice four-letter words to describe this season—but probably not what you’re thinking. Listen as the…
(Don't) Dread Season 4 0.0
January 17, 2024
We can promise you two things about Season 4: (1) It won’t be easy. (2) It will be worth it. Get ready for our most …
Season 4, Episode 1 Aftershow 0.0
May 30, 2024
We say “goodbye” to John the Baptist, but “hello” to the actor who plays him. Join David Amito and fellow castmates, No…
Season 4, Episode 2 Aftershow 0.0
June 7, 2024
Simon got a new name, but the other disciples aren’t sure he deserves it. Paras Patel (Matthew) and George H. Xanthis (…
Season 4, Episode 3 Aftershow 0.0
June 10, 2024
Do we really owe you an answer for the end of Episode Three? Dallas thinks so, yes. When an episode is so spiritually …
Season 4, Episode 4 Aftershow 0.0
June 14, 2024
This episode is at the heart of the series—the exact midpoint—and it hits us right in the heart. Join Jonathan Roumie (…
Season 4, Episode 5 Aftershow 0.0
June 17, 2024
To discuss “Sitting, Serving, Scheming,” we’re joined by the actors who play the sitter, server, and schemer—Catherine …
Season 4, Episode 6 Aftershow 0.0
June 21, 2024
From lines rehearsed in the moment to songs that came together last minute, there was a good deal of improvisation in “…
Season 4, Episode 7 Aftershow 0.0
June 24, 2024
Raising Lazarus from the dead was the high mark and greatest sign of Jesus’ public ministry—so why are Jesus and Thomas…
Season 4, Episode 8 Aftershow 0.0
July 1, 2024
Shmuel takes Jesus’ side until Mary worships at His feet. Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Shaan Sharma (Shmuel), and Catherine…
Season 5, Episode 1 Aftershow 0.0
June 16, 2025
“We didn’t really have to act very much,” says Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene). Welcomed with hosannas and palm branches by…
Season 5, Episode 2 Aftershow 0.0
June 16, 2025
Overturning the Temple market was as unsettling as it was necessary. Joining us to discuss Jesus’ actions and the disci…
Season 5, Episode 3 Aftershow 0.0
June 23, 2025
Whoa! Jesus just woe’d the scribes and Pharisees in Episode 3—publicly shaming them as hypocrites. Here to respond are …
Season 5, Episode 4 Aftershow 0.0
June 23, 2025
There are two sides to every coin—and every story. Episode 4 gave us both: John the beloved and Judas the betrayer. Joi…
Season 5, Episode 5 Aftershow 0.0
June 23, 2025
There’s no Pax Romana in Episode 5. Pilate can’t keep the peace among his subjects or in his household, so Atticus take…
Season 5, Episode 6 Aftershow 0.0
June 30, 2025
In Episode 6, we saw the joining of forces. Some good and some bad. Some trying to save Jesus and some trying to kill H…
Season 5, Episode 7 Aftershow 0.0
June 30, 2025
The first 45 seconds of this Aftershow will make you laugh, but the rest might make you cry as we talk about footwashi…
Season 5, Episode 8 Aftershow 0.0
June 30, 2025
In Episode 8, we saw one disciple meet Jesus for the first time and another kiss Him goodbye. But none of the twelve we…
Alice's Story: "Pages Coming Alive" 0.0
August 13, 2024
Alice shares how the Scriptures have come off the page for her in The Chosen.
Shandi’s Story: “Very Relatable to Life” 0.0
August 7, 2024
Whether at ChosenCon or on set, Shandi loves being where The Chosen is—and the feeling’s mutual. In this video, she tel…
Robert’s Story: “I paused it and had a moment with God.” 0.0
July 30, 2024
Going through a difficult time with lots of uncertainty, Robert really connected with the Season 3 finale.
Rachel’s Story: Heart For Children 0.0
July 25, 2024
Rachel loves lots of things about The Chosen, but especially how we see Jesus' heart for kids.
Ethan’s Story: The Chosen Is Catching Fishermen 0.0
July 23, 2024
Ethan shares how our Christmas special impacted his spiritual life, but also how the overall series is drawing in lots …
Garrett’s Story: He Makes People What They Aren’t 0.0
July 16, 2024
Hear why Garrett made a trip to spend a week filming with us—and the The Chosen scene he finds most reassuring. Can you…
Holy Week Stories: Making the Bible Real (Because It Is) 0.0
July 10, 2024
We're back with some more personal stories from the fans who joined us in Utah to film Holy Week. There's a common thre…
Multiple Stories from 5&2 Day 0.0
June 24, 2024
We had a multitude of Chosen fans on set for 5&2 Day (May 2nd) this year. While there, they sent you their greetings, s…
Audrey and Gail's Story: Seeing Themselves in The Chosen 0.0
June 12, 2024
From the moment they heard, "You are mine," in Episode One, Audrey and Gail were all in. They see themselves in the sho…
Kevin’s Story: “Treated to something very special” 0.0
May 29, 2024
Hear why Kevin was excited to wake up before dawn and join us for Holy Week filming.
Discovering the New Testament through The Chosen 0.0
May 21, 2024
Chosen Insider, Chris, speaks with a Jewish woman who knew her Old Testament scriptures, but wasn’t familiar with the N…
Kids’ Story—and Dance 0.0
May 15, 2024
If these girls and their dance don’t warm your heart, seek medical attention immediately.
Tristian’s Story: “That’s when my soul woke up.” 0.0
May 9, 2024
Before he joined us for Holy Week filming in Season 5, Tristian was part of our Feeding of the 5,000 scene in Season 3—…
Familiar Faces in the Crowd 0.0
April 28, 2024
As Passover pilgrims flood into Jerusalem, Andrew, Philip, and Tamar run into a few friends from the Feeding of the 500…
Jonathan’s New “Sandals” 0.0
April 28, 2024
The cast and crew welcome one another back to set with a round of hugs, and Jonathan Roumie is ready to go the extra mi…
Hey there, Dallas! 0.0
May 1, 2024
Dallas receives a friendly hello as he steps into a freshly-dressed Season 5 set. (Bonus points if you can count just h…
Judas Sticks It To Andrew 0.0
May 3, 2024
When you’re portraying Judas Iscariot, all mischief on set counts as “getting into character.” (Noah, if you’re watchin…
Shahar Sees The Chosen Through a Different Lens 0.0
May 7, 2024
Dallas congratulates Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter) on his recent creative venture, "The Road Begins in Capernaum." As an a…
Simon Z Arrives 0.0
May 8, 2024
Here’s Alaa (Simon Z) stepping into his very first scene of the season. Anytime Zee is off on his own, you’ve gotta won…
Pottery WAS Harmed in the Making of Season 5 0.0
May 10, 2024
Two questions we’re all asking: 1. What’s happening here? 2. How many takes were required?
Joanna Gets Her Steps In... 0.0
May 13, 2024
Amy Bailey (Joanna) finished her first walk-and-talk scene for Season 5. Because these scenes are physically challengin…
Matthew 5.0 0.0
May 15, 2024
The clothes make the…Matthew?
Goodnight Hugs 0.0
May 16, 2024
Dallas makes the rounds, hugging the guys goodnight as they wrap for the evening, but don’t expect him to read a bedtim…
The Chosen Now Shot on iPhone? 0.0
May 21, 2024
Don’t worry, we’re still using our regular cameras, but our cinematographer, Akis, will often use his phone when he’s i…
We watch Joey, but Joey watches us. 0.0
May 22, 2024
Joey Vahedi turns his (imaginary) camera on our behind-the-scenes crew and does a slow dolly shot all the way to an ext…
Who’s hiding around the corner? 0.0
May 24, 2024
If you guessed our stealthiest disciple, you were right. ;)
Burning the Midnight Oil 0.0
May 28, 2024
Grab your coffee and enjoy this look behind the scenes of a late-night shoot.
Can't Show You the Scene—Just Liz's Reaction to It 0.0
June 4, 2024
Dallas shows Liz Tabish (Mary Mags) a new scene with Jonathan Roumie captured in one take. Based on her reaction, we're…
What's The Big Rush? 0.0
June 4, 2024
The disciples are headed somewhere in a hurry. Any guesses? Leave 'em in the comments.
Game Time! 0.0
June 6, 2024
Actually, it's pregame time here, but a little later this summer, you'll be able to watch the actual football match—cas…
Tough Crowd 0.0
June 6, 2024
It’s a sober reality in Season 5: The crowd begins to turn on Jesus.
We’ve Got a Disciple Down! Repeat: We’ve Got a Disciple Down! 0.0
June 10, 2024
Why are the disciples “stoning” one of their own in Season 5? Leave your theory in the comments.
This Story Is Bananas 0.0
June 13, 2024
Noah has a “bunch” of wisdom to share. Today’s lesson: pay attention to what they put in your smoothie.
Is This a “Wow!” or a Wipeout? 0.0
June 13, 2024
Here's another little pregrame teaser for you from the cast vs. crew football game. You'll get to see the match itself …
Danger Comes Into View 0.0
June 19, 2024
Something (or someone) perilous comes knocking in Season 5.
Snake—and Snake Charmer—on Set! 0.0
June 25, 2024
When a gopher snake decided to make a guest appearance in Season 5, Production Assistant Gwendolyn, sprang into action.…
King of Pop & King of Kings Musical Fusion? 0.0
June 26, 2024
A little standup comedy turns to lyrical parody as Luke gives his own spin to a pop classic.
Pharisee Karaoke? 0.0
July 2, 2024
Don’t like their singing? The Pharisees don’t care. They come with their own fans.
Barnaby Gets Mouthy…Once He Learns His Line 0.0
July 9, 2024
The religious leaders are usually up for an argument, but they might regret starting one with Barnaby.
Takes An Architect to Arch a Brow Like That... 0.0
July 9, 2024
Austin (Nathanael) asks Dallas to clarify some stage direction in the script, then executes an eyebrow arch that would …
"What's so interesting about Thomas..." (Dallas and Joey work a scene) 0.0
July 15, 2024
There's always more to a scene than the words on the page. Watch as Dallas and Joey think through Thomas' mindset and b…
"You shall have no other gods..." 0.0
July 15, 2024
Jesus and John are in this scene, but the 10 commandments are apparently nowhere to be found.
Season 5 Ballet? 0.0
July 25, 2024
Jonathan is so graceful.
Dallas and Luke Have a Very Serious Talk... 0.0
July 30, 2024
In the middle of serious work, the team always finds ways to play.
From Scene to Song 0.0
August 1, 2024
A discussion about how to deliver lines takes an unexpected musical turn.
Pharisees are good at giving directions—not taking them. 0.0
August 4, 2024
Shaan (Shmuel) has some fun with Dallas’ stage direction.
Alaa (Zee) Relives a Painful Moment 0.0
August 10, 2024
While practicing a walk-and-talk scene, Alaa jokes with Dallas about a previous misstep (or kick).
What's Around the Corner? 0.0
August 10, 2024
George (John) spies and gets surprised...
Hugs All Around from Catherine (Mary B) 0.0
August 15, 2024
Catherine said her goodbyes to Dallas and the crew as she wrapped her shoot this season.
Dallas and Shahar Are On The Same Page 0.0
August 15, 2024
There are often minor day-to-day script revisions as scenes are filmed. Here, Dallas and Shahar sync up on few edits.
Zee Hides, Then Seeks 0.0
August 15, 2024
We have to keep what's happening here hidden, but that doesn't stop you from guessing.
Nathanael Washes Feet? 0.0
August 19, 2024
Every last speck of leaven must be cleaned out of a house before Passover—even if those specks are on your friend’s fee…
Mitch Makes Us Laugh For 60 Seconds 0.0
August 21, 2024
Mitch Hudson doesn't just direct our background extras. He entertains them—and us.
We Don't Let Language Barriers Stop Us 0.0
August 21, 2024
Yes, Alaa is kidding. But this is no joke: he speaks 7 languages. So if we needed an on-set translator, he'd be our go-…
Dinner with Dolly 0.0
August 21, 2024
The ladies literally had dolly over for a meal. (In case you didn't know, a dolly shot is when the camera is mounted o…
Surprised by Shrimp 0.0
August 26, 2024
Elijah (Atticus) got a big reaction from Andrew (Pilate). Maybe it’s because he’s only ever eaten food, not offered it …
Same Scene. Different Location. 0.0
August 26, 2024
We filmed the outside and inside shots of this scene at two very different times and places. Will you be able to tell o…
Jordan Doesn't Need Lines to Express Himself 0.0
August 26, 2024
Most of what Little James is saying this season isn't coming out of his mouth—it's his expressions and body language th…
Week 3 Check-In with Noah and Reza 0.0
April 28, 2024
The guys update you on their preferred working hours, weird smells on set, and their “unique” vocal skills.
Week 4 Check-In with Giavani (and his impression of George) 0.0
May 8, 2024
Giavani gives a shoutout for the silent stars of Season 5, then he’s gotta run—literally.
Week 6 Check-In with the Jameses 0.0
May 23, 2024
Abe and Jordan, aka Big and Little James, send you greetings from Utah on their last day of shooting (as long as the we…
Week 7 Check-In with Catherine 0.0
June 10, 2024
Catherine Lidstone (Mary of Bethany) tells you a little about the first day of filming in Texas. She had us at “brisket…
Week 8 Check-In with Brad 0.0
June 19, 2024
He may play a high-strung Pharisee, but Brad hangs loose in real life. He’s excited for you to see what he’s filming ri…
Week 9 Check-In with Abe 0.0
June 27, 2024
Abe's doing a scene where Big James is hot and bothered, so for once, the Texas heat is helping him get into character.
Week 10 Check-In with Giavani 0.0
July 2, 2024
Giavani sends you a midweek greeting while on break from a scene we started in Utah, but are finishing here in Texas.
Week 11 Cast Check-In? 0.0
July 13, 2024
Okay, okay, there's no cast in this video. They were focused on a scene, so Chris and Jalein checked in on their behalf.
Week 12 Check-In with Wassim 0.0
July 25, 2024
Wasim No'mani plays a meanie, but don’t worry, he’s actually very friendly and wants you to know about some of the dram…
Week 14 Check-In with Noah 0.0
July 30, 2024
Noah sends his greetings in the middle of a long week of shooting. Let's hope he got a nap in afterwards.
Week 1 Prayer Requests: 600 Extras on Set + Family at Home 0.0
April 28, 2024
Dallas would love your prayers for a couple of key things.
Week 2 Prayer Requests: Weather + Well-being 0.0
May 3, 2024
Don’t pray for rain—at least, not in Goshen, UT. We could use fair weather and good health for the 600+ extras with us.…
Week 3 Prayer Requests: Weather + Location Change 0.0
May 16, 2024
As we finish up in Utah and head to Texas, we’d deeply appreciate your prayers for favorable weather, travel safety, an…
Week 7 Prayer Requests: Scenes, Streams, and Showers 0.0
June 6, 2024
Your prayers are being answered. Please keep ‘em coming.
Week 8 Prayer Requests: Weather, Wasps, and Working Overnight 0.0
June 11, 2024
THANK YOU for keeping us in your prayers. Here are some answers to previous requests and a few new ones for this week.
Week 9 Prayer Requests 0.0
June 28, 2024
Jalein was out sick (don’t worry, nothing serious), so Chris is bringing you this week’s answered prayers and requests.…
Week 10 Prayer Requests: Long Week and Intense Scenes 0.0
July 2, 2024
Day after day, we’re seeing your prayers answered. Thank you for continuing to lift up our cast, crew, and the overall …
Week 11 Prayer Requests: Short Week but Long Scenes 0.0
July 11, 2024
Here's your latest prayer update from Chris and Jalein. We've had LOTS of answered requests, so thank you for continuin…
Week 13 (Photobombed) Prayer Requests: Finishing Well And On Time 0.0
July 23, 2024
Now that we’re down to our last two weeks of filming, please join us in praying that we wrap up everything on time, wit…
RECAP 1: Your First Look at Season 5 Filming 0.0
April 28, 2024
Our cast and crew are back in the saddle (or sandals) again. We caught up with them during their first two days shootin…
RECAP 1 BONUS: Explore the Utah Set with Us 0.0
April 30, 2024
Come along with The Chosen crew as we scout out all the Utah filming locations before cameras start rolling. And see if…
RECAP 2: Hundreds of Fans Help Make History 0.0
May 4, 2024
More than 600 fans of The Chosen joined us to recreate one of the most significant moments in history—Jesus’ arrival to…
RECAP 2 BONUS: See How Mitch Hudson Directs an Army of Extras 0.0
May 4, 2024
If you haven’t already, meet Mitch Hudson, our 2nd 2nd Assistant Director (yes, film crew titles can get confusing). In…
RECAP 3: Greeks, Geeks, and a Freak Storm 0.0
May 19, 2024
Here’s what we’ve got for you in this week’s Season 5 filming recap: - Things get geeky as the Greeks and disciples fa…
RECAP 3 BONUS: Assistant Director, Adam Drake, Keeps Us Marching to the Beat 0.0
May 20, 2024
Like the drummer in a band or the master scheduler in a factory, our Assistant Director, Adam Drake, is the timekeeper …
RECAP 4: Our Longest Scene You’ve Ever Seen 0.0
May 26, 2024
This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes into the longest and one of the most complex scenes we’ve ever filmed. We…
RECAP 4 BONUS: Tour the Temple with Production Designer, James Cunningham 0.0
May 26, 2024
The Chosen has the privilege of filming on a remarkably accurate partial reconstruction of the Jewish Second Temple com…
RECAP 5: Peter's First Sermon Is A Dud, But The Episode Is Explosive 0.0
July 12, 2024
Simon Peter goes down in history as a powerful preacher, but he’s off to a rocky start this week. Meanwhile, the religi…
RECAP 5 BONUS: Meet Dani, Guardian Of Our Galaxy? 0.0
July 12, 2024
This week, we introduce you to Dani Taylor, our Additional 2nd 2nd Assistant Director. If you think her title is long, …
RECAP 6: Last Week Took Us By Storm 0.0
July 28, 2024
We had a whirlwind of a final week filming in Utah—racing against the clock and a huge dust storm. In this recap, we ta…
RECAP 6 BONUS: Cast vs. Crew Football Game 0.0
July 28, 2024
The world's foremost sports competition is finally here—nope, not the Olympics. It's The Chosen's cast vs. crew footbal…
RECAP 7: Home, sweet…wait, where are we? 0.0
August 4, 2024
After finishing phase one of filming in Utah, we headed home to Texas—but nothing looked the way we left it. Major cons…
RECAP 7 BONUS: Guess What We’re Filming Where in Texas 0.0
August 4, 2024
Chris and Jalein take you on a tour of the new sets in Texas and challenge you to figure which scenes are being filmed …
RECAP 8: Fighting Pharisees & Juggling Disciples 0.0
August 11, 2024
In this week’s Season 5 filming recap, we’re bringing you a showdown in the Sanhedrin and a little friendly competition…
RECAP 8 BONUS: Meet Our Soundest Crew Member 0.0
August 11, 2024
You can’t see Mark LeBlanc’s work, but you sure can hear it. He’s our production sound mixer—responsible for leading th…
RECAP 9: 12 Angry Men and 3 Wise Women 0.0
August 17, 2024
This week, we start with a fight—a 12-way debate between the disciples—but we end on a more affectionate note as our le…
RECAP 9 BONUS: 2-For-1 Tour—Synagogue Outside & Sanhedrin Inside 0.0
August 17, 2024
This week, you get two tours for the price of…free. Follow along as our Set Designer, James Cunningham, shows us what’s…
RECAP 10: The Romans Get Rough 0.0
August 30, 2024
From raiding a hideout to getting physical with one another, there’s no Pax Romana in this week’s recap. Watch as Attic…
RECAP 10 BONUS: Leila Is Sew Talented (she designs all our costumes) 0.0
August 30, 2024
This week, we introduce you to Leila Heise, whose work is literally woven into every scene. As our Costume Designer and…
RECAP 11: The 2 Most Powerful Men in Jerusalem Clash 0.0
September 8, 2024
It’s a power struggle between church and state when the Jewish high priest and Roman governor come into conflict. Watch…
RECAP 11 BONUS: It’s A Dirty Job, But JP’s Gonna Do It 0.0
September 8, 2024
Meet longtime Chosen crew member, Jeremy Guana, aka, “JP.” As part of our Locations team, he’s often first in and last …
RECAP 12 BONUS: Mandy Makes Up The Chosen 0.0
September 14, 2024
This week, you meet Mandy Benton, our Make-Up Department Head—and truly a master of her art. Follow along for a look at…
RECAP 12: We Filmed The Last Supper Last 0.0
September 14, 2024
We saved the best for last—filming the Last Supper (plus Herod’s lunch?) during our final week of Season 5 production. …
Season 5 Set Tour: Caiaphas' House 0.0
January 27, 2025
Production Designer, James Cunningham, takes us on a tour of one of the most elaborate and expansive Season 5 sets—the …
From Failure to The Chosen 0.0
November 20, 2023
What God told me about my failure that led to The Chosen
Can you Trust The Chosen? 0.0
November 20, 2023
The Chosen's stance on faith, scripture, and writing.
5 Controversial Chosen Moments (Dallas Reacts) 0.0
November 17, 2023
Do we believe Jesus rejects worship, acts like a rock star, isn't fully God, and that there are things he can't do? And…
These 3 Miracles Changed Our Lives 0.0
November 17, 2023
Making The Chosen has been among the most challenging experiences of our lives. But clearly for a purpose. Come and see…
"Bible Preach" 0.0
November 17, 2023
Do we believe we're as important as the Bible? Is The Chosen a replacement for scripture? Dallas's wife Amanda sums up …
Your Season 4 wait is over (+ important news) 0.0
May 29, 2024
Finally! "Soon" is now. We not only have some great news for you about Season 4, but we also have some great and import…
I’ve got bad news about Season 4’s release 0.0
March 10, 2024
Okay, let’s talk. I won’t sugarcoat it — I do have some unfortunate news about the Season 4 release. But I do ask for a…
Who’s hiding around the corner? 0.0
May 24, 2024
If you guessed our stealthiest disciple, you were right. ;)
Making History: Why The Chosen Feels So Real 0.0
June 27, 2025
In Making History, we introduce you to the extraordinary artists whose primary mission is to transport you to the First…
Making History: Building The Chosen's World 0.0
July 11, 2025
In Making History, we introduce you to the extraordinary artists whose primary mission is to transport you to the First…
Authenticity is in the details. 0.0
June 27, 2025
Watch Making History right here on YouTube. #TheChosen
Making History: Our profound discovery about Gethsemane 0.0
July 17, 2025
When he first set out to make The Chosen, Dallas visited Israel to get a deeper understanding of the story in its origi…
Dallas Jenkins’ Favorite Chosen Scenes (Top 10 Countdown) 0.0
August 3, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered which Chosen scenes are the Chosen-est according to our director, Dallas, then here’s your answ…
More to the Story: Did the Romans and Jews Work Together? 0.0
June 12, 2025
Rome knew the key to ruling the whole nation of Israel was to control the one man who represented them all. In this fir…
More to the Story: Why Was Jesus So Angry at the Temple? 0.0
June 20, 2025
There’s only one time and place in all four Gospels where we see Jesus use physical force. He never attacked a Roman fo…
More to the Story: Which Laws Did Jesus Break? 0.0
June 25, 2025
Under Roman rule, the Great Sanhedrin was the supreme legislative and judicial body in First-Century Israel. With autho…
More to the Story: How Did Jesus Treat Outsiders? 0.0
June 29, 2025
To preserve their faith and identity while living in the Mediterranean melting pot, the Jewish people of Jesus’ day oft…
More to the Story: How Did Rome Maintain Power? 0.0
July 2, 2025
With their belief in just one God, Messianic hopes, and fierce national identity, the Jewish people were notoriously di…
More to the Story: What Was Jesus' Wine Like? 0.0
July 6, 2025
Wine was always flowing in the First Century—and once, Jesus even made it flow (see John 2 or Season 1, Episode 5.) Whi…
More to the Story: Why is the Passover Story Important? 0.0
July 9, 2025
To understand the Last Supper, you’ve first got to understand the Passover—the Jewish holiday and meal that Jesus and h…
More to the Story: Why Did Judas Betray Jesus? 0.0
July 13, 2025
What Judas did is well known. Why he did it, that’s the million-dollar question…or the 30-pieces- of-silver question. T…
The Chosen Showdowns: Balloon Battle 0.0
July 31, 2025
If you’ve watched The Chosen, you know the disciples are kinda like balloons. They’re under pressure, sometimes full of…
The Chosen Showdowns: Ping Pong Battle 0.0
June 5, 2025
The Chosen cast has left the Last Supper table to gather at the ping pong table instead—and there’s no friendly communi…
The Chosen Showdowns: Hungry Sanhedrin 0.0
May 25, 2025
In this first episode of The Chosen Showdowns, Shmuel and Yussif meet face to face to settle their disagreements like c…
The Chosen Showdowns: Axe to Grind 0.0
August 28, 2025
Instead of stabbing Jesus in the back, we like to imagine that Judas challenged Him to a friendly axe-throwing competit…
The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's Andrew is a Cereal Killer 0.0
April 25, 2025
Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. I…
The Spy Who Fed Me: A Slice of Life (& Pizza) with Judas Iscariot 0.0
April 29, 2025
Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. T…
The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's Mary Magdalene Spills the Tea 0.0
May 18, 2025
Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. T…
The Spy Who Fed Me: Feast or Fast for The Chosen’s Jesus? 0.0
June 15, 2025
Despite a delicious spread of Mediterranean food, there’s more fasting than feasting in this episode because Jonathan R…
The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's High Priest Was on Star Trek? 0.0
July 24, 2025
When you think of Caiaphas, “sweet” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind, but this interview with the man w…
The Spy Who Fed Me: Does The Chosen’s Ramah have a Chick-fil-A Problem? 0.0
August 17, 2025
Yasmine Al-Bustami, our beloved Ramah, is a one-woman cultural melting pot. Born in Abu Dhabi to parents from Jordan an…
In My Words: Simon Z's Transformation from Warrior to Disciple 0.0
February 23, 2025
It's more than playing a part: it's personal. That's how The Chosen cast feels. After many seasons walking in their foo…
In My Words: Mary Magdalene's Journey From Darkness to Light 0.0
March 2, 2025
It all began with Mary Magdalene. If you've watched The Chosen episode one, you know her origin story (especially that …
In My Words: What Did Judas Get Wrong? 0.0
March 6, 2025
An honest liar? A charitable thief? A loving betrayer? Those are all oxymorons, yes, but they're also pretty good descr…
In My Words: Why Is Tamar's Faith Beautiful? 0.0
March 13, 2025
“Your faith is beautiful.” Jesus said that to Tamar in Season 1, Episode 6, and to this day, fans repeat it to Amber Sh…
In My Words: What Was Shmuel's Big Mistake? 0.0
March 23, 2025
While many of Jesus' opponents in The Chosen are morally compromised, actor Shaan Sharma argues that his character, Shm…
In My Words: What Joanna Sacrificed for Jesus 0.0
April 6, 2025
Full bank account. Empty life. That was Joanna’s story before she encountered a couple of homeless Jewish rabbis—John t…
In My Words: How Jesus Challenged Pontius Pilate 0.0
April 17, 2025
At the crucial moment, we know Pilate will wash his hands of responsibility for Jesus’ fate—giving into mob rule instea…
In My Words: Playing Peter Before He Was A Saint 0.0
May 22, 2025
Along with giving us the highlights (and low points) of Simon Peter’s journey so far, Shahar Isaac shares how he loves …
In My Words: Meet the Mom Who Plays Jesus’ Mom 0.0
July 27, 2025
Within the same year, she became a mom in real life and on TV. Vanessa Benavente describes how her own experience of mo…
In My Words: Why Does Little James Have a Disability? 0.0
August 24, 2025
Usually, there’s a clear line between make-believe and reality on a TV set, but for Jordan Walker Ross, that line has o…
The surprising story behind The Chosen 0.0
March 15, 2019
We didn't set out to become the #1 crowd-funded film/television project of all time, but somebody has a way of multiply…
Can Bible Characters Make For Good TV? 0.0
January 20, 2020
In Part 2 with "The Chosen" head writer Ryan Swanson, he discusses the approach to (and danger of!) writing portrayals …
How we're writing a Jesus Show that isn't boring 0.0
October 27, 2019
The Chosen's head writer takes you inside the process of writing the first-ever show about the gospels.
Your eyes and ears to The Chosen 0.0
July 14, 2019
Our associate producer Justen Overlander wears many hats, but the most important one is to be your eyes and ears behind…
The Chosen Director Talks Jesus With Media and Influencers 0.0
October 12, 2019
Go behind the scenes with director Dallas Jenkins as he hops around New York City and Washington DC in a jam-packed med…
Andrew: The heart of the character 0.0
April 18, 2020
Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, is one of the unsung heroes of the gospels. We love his portrayal by Noah James, who au…
Meet the couple behind your Chosen gear 0.0
July 14, 2020
For the first time, Dallas visits where your Chosen gear gets made and gets a behind the scenes look at the what, the h…
Jesus in every language? 0.0
September 27, 2020
Our goal is to reach a billion people in as many languages as we can... check out what's happening...
“The most rewarding experience of my career.” - seeing The Chosen for the first time 0.0
June 13, 2020
Our head writer, Ryan Swanson, takes you behind the scenes of a “rough cut” as he describes his first time seeing The C…
What Exactly is a Script Supervisor? - The Chosen on set 0.0
May 5, 2020
Meet The Chosen's script supervisor and see how she helps bring script to the screen.
Grips, Gaffers, and Martinis: The Chosen's guide to film terms 0.0
June 27, 2020
Not every film set uses phrases like “loaves and fishes” or “get used to different,” but they all use terms like “speed…
Miracle of the Dirt 0.0
April 28, 2022
Do you pray for the Chosen? Wonder if it’s working in between seasons? Here’s why we ask for your prayers and here’s wh…
"What's a film grip?" On set with The Chosen's 0.0
May 19, 2020
Grips play an important role on The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus. But what exactly do grips do?…
VFX before and after - The Chosen 0.0
March 13, 2020
One of our visual effects companies, VFX Magic, assembled these clips of some of the unique effects in The Chosen, some…
Not all Pharisees are bad guys 0.0
March 6, 2020
When we researched The Chosen, our understanding of Nicodemus and the Pharisees shifted a bit. So did the way we portra…
The Chosen did all THIS on one small set? 0.0
June 30, 2020
Enjoy this walkthrough our Texas site with a look at the various scenes we filmed in each spot. I think you’ll agree we…
The Chosen creates the Sea of Galilee in Texas 0.0
August 1, 2020
For this emotional scene, we took a shallow ravine and turned it into a cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee using blue…
How The Chosen Season 2 will look 0.0
October 11, 2020
Want a glimpse of the filming plans for season two? See Dallas and some crew walk through each location and scene being…
The Chosen No One Sees: Set building and scriptwriting 0.0
December 1, 2020
Associate Producer Justen Overlander shares Chosen set building surprises with you and pitches his "interesting" story …
The Chosen no one sees 0.0
October 25, 2020
You see our “behind the scenes” stuff all the time, but our associate producer Justen wants to give you some insights, …
Dallas gives you secret Chosen tour 0.0
October 19, 2020
The day before filming, Dallas pulled out his phone, pressed record, and walked through the entire set, sharing with yo…
Writers Decide How The Chosen Will End 0.0
October 4, 2020
The Chosen writers give you a glimpse into their recent week-long writing retreat, where the entire rest of the series …
Not your grandma's Jesus show 0.0
April 8, 2020
The opening credits and theme song set The Chosen apart from other shows about Jesus and have gotten a ton of response.…
Directing The Chosen: A day on set with Dallas Jenkins 0.0
May 30, 2020
What exactly does a director do? In the midst of all the impact and excitement of The Chosen, the show still has to get…
You Won't Believe How Much We Filmed Here... 0.0
October 24, 2021
Notice how Season 2’s sets seemed bigger? We’re taking you on a guided tour through every corner of our set so you can …
Finishing The Chosen 0.0
October 20, 2021
Dallas getting pranked isn’t even the best part of this video from Chris & Kris. You’ll also see how we make sure every…
A look inside The Chosen editing room 0.0
July 19, 2021
Who’s the editor, what’s the editing “language” of the show, and does Dallas hate music? Chris & Kris take you into the…
Airplanes Ruined Jesus's Line? Here's how we fixed it. 0.0
July 28, 2021
Our story is set in the 1st century, but did you know some of our dialogue is delivered in a studio in Los Angeles? Chr…
Strange Voices in The Chosen 0.0
September 9, 2021
Did you know background actors don’t actually say anything? Chris & Kris show you where those voices come from and teac…
The Story Behind the Music of The Chosen 0.0
August 25, 2021
Fan of the music in The Chosen? Chris & Kris went to L.A. to talk to our co-composer and take you behind the process of…
Dallas Shared These Important Words on The Chosen Set 0.0
December 23, 2021
Right before we filmed the epic finale of Christmas With The Chosen, Dallas gathered the crowd, band, and crew for this…
Fire on the Set 0.0
February 10, 2022
Fire on the set! That’s real fire in those torches, cauldrons, and lanterns. How do they keep it safe? Chris & Kris gi…
The Chosen’s murder scene; Was Jesus follower a murderer? 0.0
April 7, 2022
Was one of Jesus’ followers a potential murderer? Is it plausible Simon the zealot would have planned assassination plo…
We're Building an Ancient City in Texas! 0.0
March 31, 2022
How did we create a historically accurate 1st century set in the middle of 21st century Texas? In this video, we introd…
The Inside Look at the Chosen Costumes 0.0
March 24, 2022
If you’ve ever had questions or been intrigued by our costumes, join Chris & Kris as they take you inside the world of …
How we shot the Miracle of the Fish 0.0
July 13, 2022
The emotional moment when Simon decided to follow Jesus was also one of our toughest to shoot. Watch how our team used …
How we shot Jesus healing the leper 0.0
July 21, 2022
You can take a front-row seat as Dallas, cast, and crew work through the logistics of filming this emotional and impact…
Watch us film Season 4 0.0
August 3, 2022
Now that Season 4 is a wrap, here's a roundup of some of our favorite moments from filming. Enjoy!
We take you on the first Season 4 set tour! 0.0
April 20, 2023
Our Chosen Insiders give you a first look at the scenes being set up for Season 4. See how much thought and attention t…
Our Chosen Insiders give you a first look at the scenes being set up for Season 4. See how much thought and attention to detail goes into building a believable first-century world where our story unfolds. 0.0
September 24, 2023
This summer, more than 600 fans made the trip to Goshen, Utah, to help us film some big Season 4 scenes. In this video,…
The Chosen—MINUS the MUSIC 🎶 0.0
October 26, 2023
Don't know about you, but we feel like something's missing without the musical score in these three big scenes. We'll g…
The Jesus backpack's amazing story 0.0
September 13, 2023
We've gotten tons of comments and questions about the "Jesus backpack." The story behind it moved us deeply.
Bringing John 3:16 to screen 0.0
March 4, 2020
The nighttime encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus from John 3 was always going to be a climax of Season One. The pre…
The healing at Zebedee's: On the set 0.0
February 19, 2020
Episode 6 features a famous healing, the paralytic being lowered through the roof. So many issues at play, from the cha…
Water to Wine: The Chosen's Wedding at Cana 0.0
January 19, 2020
Episode 5 features one of the most famous miracles in the Bible, the water to wine. We also portrayed a Jewish wedding …
The Chosen Scene: Pool of Bethesda (Deep Dive) 0.0
August 8, 2021
Before we launched The Chosen, we knew the pool of Bethesda healing from John 5 would be a signature moment. Here we ta…
Why did Jesus pair up the disciples? 0.0
January 29, 2023
Sometimes, the Bible leaves a lot to the imagination. That’s true of the disciples’ first big mission. We know Jesus se…
Fighting words: Jesus’ teaching stirs up trouble 0.0
May 17, 2023
What happens when good news and the best of intentions go terribly wrong? Season 3 wrestled with that question as Jesus…
Their common enemy is Jesus 0.0
March 14, 2024
Unless you’re a history major (or spend all your time thinking about the Roman Empire), the political and religious lan…
What Motivated Judas To Betray Jesus? 0.0
September 6, 2024
We know what Judas will do. The question is why. In this video, Dallas, our writers, and actor Luke Dimyan consider Jud…
Casting the Chosen 0.0
October 6, 2019
The process of finding the actors to play some of the most iconic and influential people in history was daunting but ul…
The Plot Behind John the Baptist's Death 0.0
October 20, 2024
John the Baptist's death wasn't simply premeditated—it was choreographed with lethal precision. Our cast, writers, and …
The Miracle of the Miracle of the Fish 0.0
April 14, 2020
The story behind the climactic scene of episode 4 of The Chosen is as powerful as the scene itself. See why it’s our fa…
Why our Walking on Water scene looked so real... 0.0
September 7, 2023
If you found our walking on water scene believable, that's because we faked as little as possible. The waves, wind, and…
Could Matthew Have Been Simon Peter's Tax Collector? 0.0
October 18, 2019
On our research trip to Israel, we visited Capernaum, the town where our first season is set, and looked into disciples…
The Chosen visits wedding miracle site 0.0
July 28, 2020
The Chosen director Dallas Jenkins and biblical consultant Rabbi Jason Sobel visit the site of Jesus' first public mira…
At the Sea of Galilee: “The Chosen will catch a lot of fish.” 0.0
May 23, 2020
Our research trip to Israel brought us beautiful biblical insights about fishing, nets, and how The Chosen can be a net…
Why is the woman at the well so important? (The Chosen in Israel) 0.0
April 28, 2020
We knew before we started writing that Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well would be the climax of Sea…
Easter with The Chosen: Death to Resurrection 0.0
April 12, 2020
We wouldn't have made The Chosen without going to Israel first. The cultural, historical, biblical, and artistic founda…
Garden of Gethsemane: the surprising significance of the olive trees 0.0
April 10, 2020
As you celebrate the victory of Easter, it's vital to understand the significance of the Garden of Gethsemane. Before w…
We're featuring this disciple in The Chosen - The Chosen in Israel 0.0
July 26, 2018
We chose this disciple as one of our main characters because of the special way Jesus called him and how fast he respon…
The Importance of the Jewishness of Jesus 0.0
July 26, 2018
We all know Da Vinci couldn't have gotten Jesus and the disciples to all pose on one side of the table... but more impo…
The Chosen team visited Israel with Rabbi Jason Sobel - The Chosen in Israel 0.0
October 4, 2019
Prayer is at the center of everything we do for The Chosen. Here's the special beginning to our research trip to Israel.
Our profound discovery about Gethsemane 0.0
July 17, 2025
When he first set out to make The Chosen, Dallas visited Israel to get a deeper understanding of the story in its origi…