Global Hit Television Series The Chosen Films the Biblical Feeding of the 5,000

The international hit streaming television series The Chosen, viewed well over 400,000,000 times worldwide, has made its home in North Texas. With headquarters now based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, this faith-based global phenomenon has garnered unprecedented success as the No. 1 highest-grossing crowd-funded project of all-time and the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus Christ. The massively popular series is captivating audiences with its stunning cinematography, superb acting, and compelling storylines portraying the authentic life and ministry of Jesus as seen through the eyes of those who met him.

Season 3 production of this historical drama series is currently underway, and multiple thousands of extras from 36 countries and all 50 states flocked to The Salvation Army’s Camp Hoblitzelle in Midlothian, Texas, located on the southern side of the DFW Metroplex, to take part in the filming of an upcoming episode depicting the Biblical account of the Feeding of the 5,000. Filming the massive scene at the new facility comprised of 900 acres with picturesque rolling hills and wide open spaces is among the first of the series’ large-scale productions in the new location which has been selected as a permanent site due to its ideal topography, local weather, and Middle Eastern feel.

We were looking for a place that would be convenient for cast and crew, where we could capture the essence of the Middle Eastern locales where Jesus' ministry took place. When we saw this site and the wide open spaces with rolling hills, we knew it was the place to build our soundstage and set, and to become our home for years to come.

Brad Pelo, president of The Chosen

While dressed in first-century styled clothing, participants were treated to an all-day field festival including games, photo opportunities, costume displays and real props from the show, as well as live musical performances by Micah Tyler, Shane & Shane, Big Daddy Weave, The Bonner Family, and more. Throughout the day, extras were intermittently directed to an adjacent open field to capture the epic scene of The Feeding of the 5,000, also known as the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. The story is recorded in all four gospels including Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and is the only one of the miracles of Jesus to appear in all four books. It is written that, as it became late in the day in a remote area that was too far to send the crowd home to eat, Jesus took five loaves of bread along with two small fish and divided them up among his disciples to distribute to the crowd. The food then miraculously multiplied thus becoming enough to feed the more than 5,000 people gathered there.

Dramatic, humorous, and inspiring, The Chosen is touching viewers around the world by breaking religious boundaries and providing non-denominational, non-Hollywood insight into the greatest story ever told. Over the course of its initial seasons, the series has garnered praise from critics and fans alike for its historical and biblical accuracy, genuine humor, and disruptive impact. Produced by Loaves & Fishes Productions and distributed by Angel Studios, The Chosen is created, directed, and co-written by established filmmaker Dallas Jenkins, son of the celebrated Left Behind author Jerry Jenkins. He also serves as an executive producer for the show along with The Chosen CEO Derral Eves. With a personal and career mission to help individuals, brands, and businesses make a positive impact in the world, Eves is CEO of the highly-successful video marketing strategy company Creatus through which he has helped his clients generate over 54 billion views on YouTube.

I heard that [Dallas Jenkins] was doing a TV show, and I just wanted to be a part of it. I wanted to help in my way which is getting eyeballs on things and building audiences to get this out to the world.

Derral Eves, CEO of The Chosen

Now translated into 56 languages, The Chosen has consistently ranked in the top 50 entertainment apps on iOS and Android. All seasons are completely free to watch with no fees or subscription dues necessary by downloading the app, viewing online, or tuning into the Angel app on TV. The fan-supported series is voluntarily funded by viewers who make the personal choice to pay it forward after viewing.

When I bring my loaves and fish to God, when you bring your loaves and fish to God, and you hand them to Him and He deems them worthy of acceptance, the transaction is over. Everything after that is up to Him.

Dallas Jenkins, Creator of The Chosen

The Chosen features an outstanding cast including in alphabetical order:

Yasmine Al-Bustami as Ramah
Austin Reed Alleman as Nathaniel
Yoshi Barrigas as Philip
Vanessa Benavente as Mother Mary
Abe Bueno-Jallad as Big James
Giavani Cairo as Thaddeus
Luke Dimyan as Judas Iscariot
Shahar Isaac as Simon Peter
Noah James as Andrew
Paras Patel as Matthew
Jordan Walker Ross as Little James
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus
Alaa Safi as Simon the Zealot
Lara Silva as Eden
Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene
Joey Vahedi as Thomas
Amber Shana Williams as Tamar
George H. Xanthis as John

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