The Chosen Fuels Christian Media Boom

The sixth season of “The Chosen” will portray the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life, from Gethsemane through the Crucifixion, largely through the perspectives of his followers and those who condemned him. Cast members have described the emotional and physical demands of filming these scenes as they work on the show’s seventh and final season. The series’ large audience, including many viewers who are not observant Christians, is also helping fuel wider interest in Christian filmmaking, alongside projects by creators such as Mel Gibson and Martin Scorsese.