In a powerful behind‑the‑scenes feature, The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins peels back the layers of the crucifixion production, exposing the staggering physical, mental, emotional and spiritual toll it took on cast and crew.
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From the painstaking process of measuring and constructing the cross to deliberately staining the set with copious amounts of blood, symbolizing the atonement of our sins, the filmmakers refuse to minimize the brutality inherent in the event. This vivid preparation goes beyond cinematic spectacle, offering viewers a raw and visceral reminder of the suffering endured during the crucifixion.
Adding emotional depth, the video captures moments when actors portraying the disciples gaze upon Jesus’s body, their faces etched with dread and grief, mirroring the anguish of the first witnesses.
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Watch the full behind‑the‑scenes look in the video above to witness the depth of commitment behind every drop of blood and every wrenching emotional beat.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
