{"id":347897,"date":"2026-06-24T02:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/347897\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T02:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:13:31","slug":"heres-why-the-chosen-show-is-heading-back-to-north-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/347897\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s why \u2018The Chosen\u2019 show is heading back to North Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fort Worth<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/fort-worth\/article313807251.html\">\u201cThe Chosen\u201d<\/a> is heading back to Texas after wrapping season 7 filming in Utah.<\/p>\n<p>The Biblical drama, based on the life of Jesus, has primarily filmed at Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian since season 3. In April, \u201cThe Chosen\u201d announced a Nov. 15 premiere for its sixth season, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/fort-worth\/article315291988.html\">which follows the Crucifixion<\/a>, on Prime Video.<\/p>\n<p>Season 7 is the show\u2019s final entry and will follow the Resurrection of Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac In case you missed it: <\/p>\n<p>Production on season 7 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/article315551107.html\">began in North Texas<\/a> in late April, and moved to Utah <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/entertainment\/2026\/06\/18\/sheri-dew-and-dallas-jenkins-on-chosen-coming-to-film-in-utah\/\">for a few weeks in June.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, the show has wrapped filming in Utah and will head back to the Lone Star State to film the remainder of season 7. Here\u2019s what to know.<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed (15).png\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" title=\"unnamed (15).png\" alt=\"\u201cThe Chosen\u201d season 6 teaser poster.\"\/>                                                                                    \u201cThe Chosen\u201d season 6 teaser poster.                                                                                                                                                                        5&amp;2 Studios                                                                                        \u2018The Chosen\u2019 heads back to Texas<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chosen\u201d wrapped filming in Utah last week, according to social media posts from several cast members.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarted shooting in Utah 6 years ago for season 2 of \u2018The Chosen.\u2019 Yesterday was my last day in Utah for season 7, our final season. So many wonderful memories here &#8211; and they happened in the blink of an eye. We still have a lot to shoot back in TX but it\u2019s sad to say goodbye to this place,\u201d actor Jordan Walker Ross, who plays Little James and is from Arlington, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZsHEUBG984\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">wrote on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>El Paso native Abe Bueno-Jallad, who plays Big James, said filming in Utah was a huge deal for him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you Utah and goodbye. The last 6 years of filming this show over the incredible landscapes has impacted my life in ways only my eyes will be able to tell,\u201d<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZr767DMVyq\/\"> Bueno-Jallad wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Noah James, who plays Andrew, said working in Utah will stick with him for life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWill always remember the last day in Utah. At the very end, cast and crew all together as the wind finally stopped and we got the final few takes, nearing the end of the whole show. Love everyone involved, and so grateful,\u201d<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZvCNGpBrKY\/?hl=en\"> he wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CHSN-S5-5.jpg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"CHSN-S5-5.jpg\" alt=\"A still from \u201cThe Chosen\u201d season 5.\"\/>                                                                                    A still from \u201cThe Chosen\u201d season 5.                                                                                                                                                                        5&amp;2 Studios                                                                                        More on \u2018The Chosen\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chosen\u201d is described as \u201ca historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Season 5 followed Holy Week and the Last Supper. The show held its<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/article302485439.html\"> season 5 world premiere<\/a> at B&amp;B Theatres Red Oak 12 in Red Oak in March 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chosen\u201d season 7 premiere will have a theatrical release on March 31, 2028. It\u2019s unclear when the rest of the season will release and how many episodes are in it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chosen\u201d seasons 1-5 are streaming on Prime Video.<\/p>\n<p>        Related Stories from  Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/profile\/259144728\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/STAFF_BRAYDEN_GARCIA.JPG\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Profile Image of Brayden Garcia\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/profile\/259144728\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brayden Garcia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n<p>            Brayden Garcia is the entertainment reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where he mainly writes about how the film and TV industry impacts North Texas, from Taylor Sheridan shows to the Fort Worth Film Commission and everything in between.\n            <\/p>\n<p>    <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fort Worth \u201cThe Chosen\u201d is heading back to Texas after wrapping season 7 filming in Utah. 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