From Woman's World · Maggie Cady · · 1m 40s
The Chosen Season 6 Cast Shares Emotional Set Stories
Season 6 cast reveals spiritual struggles and emotional weight of filming Jesus' crucifixion.
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Season 6 cast reveals spiritual struggles and emotional weight of filming Jesus' crucifixion. The Chosen Season 6 cast shares emotional set stories about spiritual warfare and the crucifixion of Jesus. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Director's emotional breakdown
Director Dallas Jenkins had his first on-set emotional breakdown while filming in Italy.
“As the director, my job is to keep everyone stable, and even I was struggling”
Jonathan Roumie's health struggles
Jonathan Roumie experienced unexplained fatigue and health issues after filming scenes.
“Because of things I’ve experienced after filming that I just can’t quite explain, frustration, health issues, fatigue, self-doubt”
Season 6 release date
Season 6 begins streaming on Prime Video Nov 15 and ends with The Chosen Crucifixion on March 12 2027.
“Season 6, which begins streaming its six-episode season on Prime Video on November 15, will culminate in a global theatrical film, The Chosen Crucifixion, on March 12, 2027”
Matera filming location
Filming took place in Matera, Italy, a historic city used for biblical films like Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ.
“To capture the crucifixion with the gravity it deserves, Jenkins brought the cast to Matera, Italy, a historic city that has served as the backdrop for other iconic biblical films, including Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ”
Spiritual warfare impact
Jonathan Roumie describes spiritual warfare as a sign of the show's potential to do good in the world.
“I don’t quite understand how to handle all of this. But I have to trust, and I have to continue to pray and stay closer to Jesus through this whole process”
Shahar Isaac's trust in writers
Shahar Isaac, who plays Peter, trusted the writers with masterful storytelling for the season.
“I tried not to manipulate it in any certain way. It’s a pretty clear map that we just got to follow”
Paras Patel's Matthew journey
Paras Patel portrays Matthew, a character many viewers interpret as on the autism spectrum.
“I encourage people to be who they are and live their lives to the fullest. I like to say, 'Be a Matthew.'”
Elizabeth Tabish on Mary Magdalene
Elizabeth Tabish believes Mary Magdalene had quiet faith that saw her through darkest moments.
“There have been so many moments where Mary Magdalene has been met with Jesus’ love and compassion, and there is a scene in this season where she realizes He is still bringing peace”
James Cunningham's set design
James Cunningham designed the crucifixion scene with machines raising actors on cross.
“The crucifixion was actually one scene that I didn’t want to do because the way we actually crucified Jesus is a little different. He was actually raised on the cross”
Emotional journey to crucifixion
The Chosen's most emotional scene features Mother Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene watching Jesus' scourging.
“The Chosen’s most emotional scene yet as Mother Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene watch the scourging of Jesus”
Season 6 finale impact
The Chosen Crucifixion will be released globally on March 12 2027 after six-episode season.
“Season 6, which begins streaming its six-episode season on Prime Video on November 15, will culminate in a global theatrical film, The Chosen Crucifixion, on March 12, 2027”
The short version
The Chosen Season 6 cast shares emotional set stories about spiritual warfare and the crucifixion of Jesus.
