THE CHOSEN Wraps Filming After Receiving SAG Waiver
By Movieguide® Contributor
THE CHOSEN resumed production for season 4 after receiving an exemption from the SAG, and wrapped filming on August 1.
Like every other scripted production, THE CHOSEN was forced to stop filming when the actors’ strike began on July 14. However, because the production is fully independent, it quickly received an exemption and became the first TV show able to continue production.
“Everyone’s thrilled to be at work … everyone was eager to finish,” creator and director, Dallas Jenkins told Religion News Service. “We were already done filming Episodes 1-4, so these last two weeks allow[ed] us to complete Episodes 5-8.”
“Some of the most impactful moments come in what we’re now filming, so I’m glad we didn’t have to delay it!” he added.
On August 1, star Jonathan Roumie shared a video thanking fans for their prayers as the season wrapped.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Roumie wrote. “Your prayers sustained me, refreshed me, and kept me and our entire team going. God is so great and He keeps His promises.”
While there is currently no set release date for season 4, some have hinted that it might come out in early 2024. Because filming had only a minor delay, the release window for season 4 has not been affected by the actors’ strike.
Movieguide® previously reported on THE CHOSEN’s exemption:
THE CHOSEN shared on their Twitter, “Update: Great news! We just received word from SAG that we have been approved for a waiver. We’ll continue shooting on Monday.”
In addition, creator and producer Dallas Jenkins posted a photo on his Instagram which stated, “We’ve submitted all the requested paperwork immediately. We fit all qualifications for an exemption. Every day that goes by without your response costs us hundreds of thousands of dollars while your actors are stuck in Utah.”
He added, “We’re the good guys; we’ve treated your actors well. Please take the few minutes to approve our application so your actors can get back to work getting paid for the last two weeks of a season they want to finish.”
