The Chosen Series Filmed in Midlothian, Texas: Bringing the Bible to Life

Filming Location in North Texas

• 📍 'The Chosen' TV series finds its primary filming location in Midlothian, Texas, just 30 minutes outside of Dallas.
• 🎬 The production utilizes a permanent set, where filming occurs for approximately 9 months out of the year.
• 🗺️ This unexpected site in a rural Texas area serves as the backdrop for first-century biblical stories.

The Crowdfunded Historical Drama

• 📖 The multi-season series tells the story of Jesus and the people who encountered him, aiming to bring biblical figures to life.
• 🌟 Launched as a crowdfunded project, 'The Chosen' started with limited resources, making a little go a long way.
• 🚀 The show is now filming its sixth season and is available on Amazon Prime and other free platforms.

Vision and Impact

• 🎯 Director Dallas Jenkins created 'The Chosen' to help people connect with the Bible in a new way, moving characters from stained glass windows and pages to the screen.
• 🌍 The series has reached an estimated 250 million people globally, including both believers and non-believers.
• 🎭 Viewers have found it revelatory to see biblical characters, including Jesus's enemies, depicted as real human beings with complex lives.

Production Design and Accuracy

• 🎨 Production designer James Cunningham aims for accuracy and homage within budget constraints.
• 🏛️ The set design, including Phoebe's house, incorporates elements of Greek architecture to reflect characters' heritage.
• 💰 The production team creatively sources props and set pieces from sources like Facebook Marketplace and Wayfair.