As anticipation builds for the upcoming sixth season of The Chosen, the cast and crew are opening up about what has been described as their most challenging and emotionally grueling production to date. The new season-covering the sorrow-filled final chapter of Jesus' earthly ministry-required the team to film its heaviest scenes yet, including the crucifixion.
Filmed over the series' longest shooting stretch so far, Season 6 demanded extraordinary emotional and physical endurance from the actors. Shaan Sharma, who plays Shmuel, reflected on the weight of the material:
"It's been really heavy in the sense of watching some of my co-actors go through some of the hardest emotional work they've had to do in the show yet."
Jonathan Roumie Reflects on Filming the Crucifixion
In June, Jonathan Roumie-who portrays Jesus-shared a rare behind-the-scenes moment on Instagram. Pictured standing beside the cross, out of costume and makeup, he offered fans a glimpse into the spiritual and emotional toll of filming the crucifixion sequences.
"These photos will likely be the only glimpse of me out of costume / makeup that I'll be able to share for quite a long time," he wrote.
"Standing next to the cross on which I have become intimately acquainted these last two weeks. In fact, I probably won't get to take photos like these again, given the breakneck schedule and continued intensity of the work ahead."
His comments hint at not only the emotional depth of the scenes but also the fast-paced, relentless schedule behind the production.
What Fans Can Expect
Fans of The Chosen have much to look forward to as the series prepares to enter its most dramatic and sacred narrative arc yet.
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Season 6 will debut in late 2026, bringing the events leading up to the crucifixion to the screen.
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The Season 6 finale will be released in theaters on March 12, 2027, marking a cinematic culmination to Jesus' Passion storyline.
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According to Newsweek, Season 7 will debut as a full-length feature film, depicting the resurrection, currently slated for March 31, 2028.
Creator Dallas Jenkins and the production team have long emphasized their desire to treat the Passion narrative with reverence, historical sensitivity, and artistic depth. The cast's reflections reveal just how seriously they approached this pivotal chapter.
As The Chosen moves toward the climax of Jesus' earthly ministry, the emotional intensity behind the scenes reflects the gravity of the story itself-promising viewers the most powerful season yet.
