Who would’ve thought that eight years ago, a show about Jesus called The Chosen would take the world by storm?

Millions have fallen in love with the characters and gained a deeper understanding of God’s Word through the show. Playing a Bible character seems hard enough, so what happens when the cameras stop rolling? From the cast playing Never Have I Ever, to set tours, and breaking down iconic scenes- this show really looks for the details.

1. The Cast Plays “Never Have I Ever”

Who forgot their lines? Who had a wardrobe malfunction? Who got a little too into character? You’re about to find out.

2. Set Tour: Caiaphas’ House

Take a VIP tour of The Chosen set and see just how much detail goes into bringing these stories to life. Spoiler alert: it’s ironically in the middle of Texas.

3. Breaking Down The Scene “Jesus Wept”

The shortest verse in the Bible holds some of the deepest emotion. Watch as Jonathan Roumie (Jesus) and the crew break down what made this scene so powerful and why it hits so hard.

4. Chosen Cast Eats 1st Century Food

Someone thought it would be a great idea to have the cast try actual biblical food—including locusts. Would you have tried it?

5. The Story Behind John The Baptist’s Murder

The execution of John the Baptist was intense, heartbreaking, and cinematically tragic and beautiful. The cast and crew share what went into making this moment as powerful as it was—and why it was one of the hardest scenes to shoot.

It’s fun to see the cast outside of their roles, because when they’re playing Bible characters, it’s easy to forget they’re just ordinary people like us. That’s what makes The Chosen so special—it doesn’t just tell Bible stories, it reminds us that these weren’t just characters. They were real people, chosen by God, just like we are.

“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.” | 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT)

Looking for more behind-the-scenes fun? Watch as Dallas Jenkins and The Chosen Sleuth try to guess whether these quotes are from The Chosen or Frozen 👇

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