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<\/p>\n This fine arts alum has been one of the casting directors for the highly successful
\n series that just wrapped up its sixth season.<\/p>\n
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Toni Brock has been around show business long enough to know not only is there no
\n business like it, there is also no such thing as an accident around it.<\/p>\n
Several years ago, through a series of mutual acquaintances, she found herself being
\n introduced to a man named Dallas Jenkins, and it was as a result of that connection
\n as well as Toni\u2019s previous impressive body of work through the years that she landed
\n what some might consider the gig of a lifetime.<\/p>\n
For more than six years now, she has served as one of the casting directors for a
\n series called \u201cThe Chosen,\u201d a faith-based streaming juggernaut that recently wrapped
\n up its latest season. \u201cThe Chosen\u201d depicts the life of Jesus as recounted in the New
\n Testament gospel of Luke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI told someone recently that I am really lucky in terms of the job I get up and do
\n every day,\u201d she said. \u201cI absolutely think there was something divine about this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Toni appreciates where she is because she knows how far she has come from those days Likewise, she also understands hard work is its own reward and a track record of excellence \u201cWe had reached a point where we were pretty much working with Chad almost exclusively,\u201d For the unfamiliar, \u201cThe Chosen\u201d debuted with a pilot episode on Christmas Eve 2017 \u201cIn the world,\u201d Toni reflected, savoring the words. \u201cWow. I don\u2019t really think of \u201cBut this is just so awesome, and we\u2019re so proud of it because it\u2019s beautifully done The show\u2019s first episodes were filmed near Weatherford, just outside the Dallas-Fort \u201cThe budget meant Texas casting for the first four episodes because that was how much Once the additional funding arrived and the show\u2019s popularity mushroomed, Toni\u2019s office, \u201cWe became the first casting directors for the project, and that was the start of Filming for the sixth season concluded in September with episodes scheduled to drop \u201cWe have one more season to go,\u201d Toni said, \u201cand then we will see where we go from Toni explained that the casting process for the series is rigorous, especially as They work with agents in paring down the list before talking to Jenkins about top \u201cWe aren\u2019t the final decision,\u201d she explained. \u201cWe collaborate with Dallas. We show
\n as a theater arts<\/a> major at Texas Tech University<\/a> in what is now the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n almost always gets noticed. The opportunity to be part of the series came about because
\n she and business partner Sally Allen had previously worked on several faith-based
\n film projects with producer Chad Gundersen.<\/p>\n
\n Toni said. \u201cI don\u2019t know that\u2019s still the case, but that was how he introduced us
\n to Dallas Jenkins because Dallas had reached out to Chad and his production company
\n to help secure some locations for filming.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n and has since produced six eight-episode seasons starting in 2019. Since launching,
\n the show has been watched by an estimated 280 million people around the world and
\n has become the No. 1-watched series in the world.<\/p>\n
\n this as a series. It\u2019s been more of a mission, and, you know, I\u2019ve been a Christian
\n for a very long time, and I was always a little bit embarrassed about faith-based
\n films because so many of them were just not well done.<\/p>\n
\n and incredibly well cast. It has a very authentic feel, and we are responsible for
\n bringing Jesus to an incredible number of people. It has been very, very rewarding
\n on a lot of levels.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Toni](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brock_7381.jpg\")
Toni Brock and Sally Allen<\/p>\n
\n Worth area with Toni\u2019s office helping coordinate local casting. The show\u2019s budget
\n was tight during that first season, but it didn\u2019t take long for the series to find
\n its audience and additional funding.<\/p>\n
\n money Dallas had at that point,\u201d Toni recalled. \u201cWe knew we could make just those
\n four, but once people started seeing those first episodes, we had our funding for
\n the other four episodes in about two minutes. It was just so quick.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n with its primary location in Austin, was elevated to co-casting office along with
\n a Los Angeles-based firm.<\/p>\n
\n it,\u201d she said. \u201cAs things progressed, we were able to add some larger names to the
\n project, just fabulous actors.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n late next year. The series is expected to conclude following the seventh season, set
\n to be shot in 2027 and released in 2028.<\/p>\n
\n there. Right now, I am forever grateful to have been part of this.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n the show\u2019s appeal has grown. Typically, her office will receive thousands of submissions
\n from actors and actresses interested in specific roles.<\/p>\n
\n candidates and who they see as the best fit. Of course, having been attached to the
\n project for so long, Toni said they have a good idea of what Jenkins is looking for.<\/p>\n
\n him who we have and discuss certain roles. When we have someone we think would be
\n good for a role, we check in with him. But it\u2019s the casting offices that find the
\n people.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Members of A Working Group class taught by Toni and Sally.<\/p>\n