Fans Pour Funding—and Faith—Into a Hit Drama About Jesus

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There’s no studio, TV network or streaming service behind “The Chosen.” Instead, a flock of devoted fans are funding this drama series about Jesus, to the tune of $40 million so far.

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas—Last winter 2,000 people costumed in robes and headscarves gathered on a grassy slope here to shoot the season finale of a drama with no ties to any studio, network or streaming service. “The Chosen,” a saga about the adult life of Jesus and his disciples, is financed completely by its audience. Most of the extras had paid $1,000 each to be part of the climactic scene leading up to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

Now, down the hill from that spot, construction crews are building a roughly $20 million production complex dedicated to “The Chosen.” They’re pouring concrete for a the size of a football field, soon to be flanked by a cafeteria and workshops for sets and costumes. Next, they’ll break ground for a replica of Capernaum, an ancient village on the Sea of Galilee.

 

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Yeah and he probably is American isn't he ?

I funded it.... its awesome and 100x better than anything Hollywood could do.

rolandsmartin Another jesus flick Cat should have a weekly series...

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