Matera, in the south of Italy, is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture. For the next season of “The Chosen,” it’ll be known by another name: Jerusalem.

When Jenkins yells "Action!" the set resounds with the actors' cries as they follow Roumie as Jesus, carrying the cross to the hill of Golgotha.

When Jenkins yells “Action!” the set resounds with the actors’ cries as they follow Roumie as Jesus, carrying the cross to the hill of Golgotha.

This Via Crucis was celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday in 1991. These stations reflect deeply on the Scriptural accounts of Christ's passion.

Entertainment ‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ June 17, 2025 at 12:18 pm Updated June 20, 2025 at 10:14 am By MARTINA REBECCA ...

TV and Streaming ‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ The pilot of “The Chosen” was originally financed through crowdfunding in 2017.