# The Chosen Season 6 Cast Shares Emotional Set Stories > Season 6 cast reveals spiritual struggles and emotional weight of filming Jesus' crucifixion. - Title: The Chosen Season 6 Cast Shares Emotional Set Stories - Summary: Season 6 cast reveals spiritual struggles and emotional weight of filming Jesus' crucifixion. - Keywords: the chosen, season 6, crucifixion, jesus, jonathan roumie, dallas jenkins, matera, prime video, the chosen crucifixion, march 12 2027, spiritual warfare, faith - Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/entertainment/tv-shows/the-chosen-season-6-cast-shares-emotional-set-stories - Author: Maggie Cady - Published: 2026-11-13T22:30:48+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: the chosen, season 6, crucifixion, jesus, jonathan roumie, dallas jenkins, matera, prime video, the chosen crucifixion, march 12 2027, spiritual warfare, faith ## 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 ## Key takeaway The Chosen Season 6 cast shares emotional set stories about spiritual warfare and the crucifixion of Jesus.