The hit faith-based drama 'The Chosen' has recently launched its fourth season in theaters through a partnership with Fathom Events. The show is now gearing up for the start of production for Season 5, set to begin filming in Utah on April 11. The series will shoot in Utah for six weeks before moving to its home base in Texas to complete production.
'The Chosen' has been planned as a seven-season series, with Season 5 picking up where Season 4 left off, focusing on Holy Week before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The full cast, including Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, will return for Season 5, along with executive producer Dallas Jenkins and the writing team.
The show continues to be an independent production, with Lionsgate handling global distribution rights. The response to Season 4 has been overwhelmingly positive, with the show ranking No. 2 at the domestic box office, grossing $8.6 million in just six days.
Season 4's theatrical run was extended to coincide with Holy Week, and the first two episodes were made available for screenings at churches through a grant from the Come and See Foundation. The show has also expanded its theatrical release to 30 additional territories worldwide, including a recent premiere in Brazil.
'The Chosen' initially began in 2017 as a crowdfunding project and has since grown in popularity, expanding its distribution to third-party outlets like The CW and streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock.
The team behind 'The Chosen' is exploring new distribution models for future seasons, considering the possibility of making the show exclusive to one outlet. Despite the challenges of navigating various platforms, the show's success has been remarkable, reaching over 100 million viewers in the past 15 months.
With Season 4 distribution set to move to 'The Chosen' app, followed by home video and other broadcast and streaming outlets, fans can expect continued growth and accessibility for the beloved series.
