Crosswalk iconCrosswalkSep 25, 2026 ~5 min source read

‘The Chosen’ Completes Filming After Eight Years and 528 Shoot Days

After eight years and seven seasons of production, the Bible-based series finished its final day of filming. The show’s team and cast marked the milestone with gratitude, social posts, and reminders that viewers will still wait for Seasons 6 and 7 to arrive.

‘The Chosen’ Wraps Filming after 8 Years: ‘God, What a Thing You Did’

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The Chosen wrapped its 528th and final day of filming after eight years, concluding production on seven seasons.

Cast members documented emotional goodbyes on social media, underscoring the series’ personal importance to many involved.

What happened

Why it matters

The Chosen began with modest expectations and uncertain funding. Jenkins launched the series after the 2017 theatrical release The Resurrection of Gavin Stone underperformed. The show's momentum increased during the 2020 pandemic, when large audiences discovered it while staying at home. That surge, plus a fundraising approach that involved livestreaming and merchandise sales, helped expand the series beyond its early constraints.

What comes next for viewers

Fans have not yet seen everything the cast and crew recently filmed. Season 6, which focuses in part on the crucifixion, is set to premiere on Prime Video in November 2026. Season 7, filmed as the final season, wrapped with the rest of production but will not debut until spring 2028.

How the cast reacted

Several cast members shared emotional farewells through social posts:

  • Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus, had completed his scenes several days earlier and saw the role transform his career.
  • Joey Vahedi (Thomas) posted a video thanking fans and calling the experience life-changing.
  • Giavani Cairo (Thaddeus) posted footage of hanging up his costume for the last time.
  • Lara Silva (Eden) reposted final-day footage with a brief wrap message.

Jenkins posted a video to fans in which he said, "God, what a thing You did," expressing gratitude for the project and its supporters.

Production and community model

The production's fundraising model brought fans into closer contact with creators and cast than typical Hollywood projects. Livestreams, merchandise sales, and fan events like ChosenCon functioned as both revenue sources and community-building activities, allowing supporters to engage directly with the series' people and processes.

What the series accomplished

Timeline highlights

  • 2018: Filming for The Chosen began.
  • 2020: Pandemic viewership helped the series go viral and grow its audience.
  • Sept 2026: Production completed after 528 days of filming across seven seasons.
  • Nov 2026: Season 6 premieres on Prime Video.
  • Spring 2028: Season 7 (final season) scheduled to debut.

Bottom line

Filming for The Chosen concluded after an eight-year run that transformed a small, uncertain project into a multi-season series with an engaged global fanbase. Cast and crew marked the end with public gratitude, and viewers will see the remaining seasons on staggered release dates through spring 2028.

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