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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Rebecca Inchingolo

‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ

TV - The Chosen - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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.

With its ancient caves, breathtaking scenery, dramatic cliffs and houses made of stone, Matera is doubling as the ancient city for the hit religious drama’s sixth season, which focuses on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This month, the cast and crew traded their Texas studio for three weeks in Italy, during which The Associated Press visited the set.

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