Hundreds of fans help make history (Making of Season 5)

More than 600 fans of The Chosen joined us to recreate one of the most significant moments in history: Jesus’ arrival to Jerusalem on the first day of Holy Week, aka “Palm Sunday.” Step into this epic scene with us and hear our cast and crew share what an emotional experience it was for them-and is going to be for you in Season 5.
P.S. Also, let us know in the comments which you prefer: the real donkey or mechanical monstrosity.
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[@TheBibleNerd334]

I was an extra for the first two weeks, and those ten days were without a doubt some of the best of my life. Being an extra was so much fun, and ya’ll took such good care of us. The Holy Spirit just filled the air there and it was such a wonderful experience. I sincerely hope to be back for season Six.

[@dianagonzales5113]

@thebiblenerd334 that is awesome, how do you get to be an extra?? I would love that experience!🙏

[@TheBibleNerd334]

@@dianagonzales5113 So there’s two ways so far as I know. One is through BenArtCasting to be a paid extra who gets to be up closer and in scenes the unpaid extras aren’t, but you have to have a darker skin tone, hair and eyes to look more the part. For the unpaid extras (like me) I signed to get more information from Come and See Foundation, and they sent out an email when they were ready for people to sign up. It required a $400 donation to Come and See, and that you were over 18. All of the unpaid extras also had to make their own costumes, which was a delight for me lol. After I signed up it was about two days of stalking my email and they sent me a confirmation that I was going to be an extra!!!

[@anakarinavazquez7472]

How did you do it? I really want to go

[@TheChosenSeries]

Diana, keep an eye on our social media for any future opportunities for fans to be extras.

[@user-kf4zh5qm8z]

I love this Show its beautiful.

[@Writing4Jesus247]

❤i saw my dad in this clip!!! He and i were extras for the first two days...best vacation of my life!!!!!! Everyone is so kind and patient and true. Love and miss y'all!!!

[@anakarinavazquez7472]

How did you get to be an extra? I really want to do it

[@Writing4Jesus247]

@@anakarinavazquez7472 we signed up, put in our emails at comeandsee/extra. I think my aunt heard about it on facebook

[@TheChosenSeries]

Ana, keep an eye on our social media for any future opportunities for fans to be an extra.

[@markoconnell804]

How were they able to manage all the modern items you all had.. like phones or coats?

[@Writing4Jesus247]

@@markoconnell804 we used shawls as coats that fit the time period and we hid our phones in our leather bags that matched the time period as well

[@StephanieBogart]

I love Mitch so much. Each season I go back and he remembers my name. He’s the best and handles us all so well. Patient. Very patient 😂

[@TheChosenSeries]

Mitch is amazing at wrangling the extras.

[@abbykurtz5115]

Hi Stephanie! Were you one of the extras for the 3 weeks?

[@MichaelP_IsMe]

It's crazy how good Mitch is at remembering names! Awesome guy :)

[@susanmackert1831]

My daughter and I were there for 3 days. What an incredible experience!! I agree. I will never look at Palm Sunday the same. ❤️ One of my favorite parts was when we all gathered in the temple to record our Hosanna song and we were told that the actors were in tears when they heard us. Mitch was awesome! Everyone was so kind. I also have a much deeper appreciation for how hard everyone works to produce this show. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤❤❤

[@leezurligen227]

I was there for all 3 weeks. There were 600 people each day, but many came for only 2 or 3 days, so a LOT more than 600 participated. There were actually thousands. The catering company said they served 27,000 meals.

[@TheBibleNerd334]

27,000??? 🤯 I think someone said it was about 2k people over the three weeks.

[@leezurligen227]

Someone mentioned 3,000 on the recent livestream and Derral said, “More than that.”

[@TheBibleNerd334]

@@leezurligen227 😳 that is insane. Roughly a thousand a week!

[@TippyHawkins]

600 people x 3 meals per day x 15 days!!​@@TheBibleNerd334

[@ZaneTalks392]

I was an extra on Day 1 of filming! I was supposed to do Day 2 but came down with a sickness so I didn’t go. But the day I spent on set was truly something else. You could feel the reverence for what we were filming in the air. And hearing Jonathan speak a certain passage (can’t say, spoilers) definitely made me understand the passage better than I ever have reading it. There’s something about oral speaking that helps, and Jonathan’s acting elevates it to a whole new level!

[@RachelSantiago816]

I bet! WOW! What an experience!!!

[@nataniaallan1462]

We were extras on set for the 3rd week of filming. We’re from India, and my mom was the one who travelled all the way from India to be here on set- for the 2nd time! We’re The Chosen’s biggest fans! What a blessing it has been to participate in The Chosen these past 2 seasons! All the effort, blood, sweat and tears are always worth it. The Holy Spirit was moving in and through us all on the last day during Jonathan’s scenes with the Pharisees (also the longest scene in The Chosen’s history). We were in tears! We appreciate all the work you do and the impact it’s been having globally! Thank you! 🖤🩵 we are proud to be making history with the most incredible directors, cast, and crew! Praying for the team as season 5 filming continues!

[@Jeslyn77]

Hello! I’m from India as well but currently I’m in the UK and your story is so heartwarming and amazing to hear you travelled all the way from INDIA?!!! Wow! I couldn’t even travel from UK and you did from India? That’s rlly cool!

[@dawnswapp2758]

Thanks to everyone!!! Love all you do. Awesome❤

[@delennfire1761]

Special thanks to everyone helping make this scene come true! It's awesome!

[@MLuzu-gardens]

Thank you all so much, I am filled with joy seeing so much love, joy and devotion. All Glory be to God almighty, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Amen & Amen 💕💕💕✨️🕊

[@Johnrider1234]

Jesus is god almighty. Isaiah 43 kjb.

[@allisonanthony2717]

Awesomeness! I wish I could be one of the crowds ❤❤❤❤

[@gailb73ca1]

This Mother-Daughter Duo (Gail & Audrey) had the extreme privilege to be Background Extras (for a 2nd time!) during the first two weeks of 'Extras' Season 5 filming! Being Extras was exhilarating! The atmosphere changed Daily, as the different scenes dictated mood, aire & the type of presence required. Our Ten Days on Set kept us energized & motivated to bring whatever came next. Our gathering each morning brought fellowship, community, prayer & nourishment before being given the summary of what the day ahead would bring. The Entire Crew & Staff, were available to handle whatever needs arose during that time & the ENCOURAGEMENT from the "On Set Professionals" truly launched the NOT WHAT WE WERE experience inside us to discover the tangible Walk With Fellow Believers (our Red Sea moments) that we sincerely did NOT want to end. We are prayerfully working through this "awaiting" to know our next steps into Season Six & beyond. We are grateful for the 1st Century experience that put Hands & Feet to The Gospels, well done - Dallas & Crew, Well Done!

[@susandaversa9975]

Be Still my heart. The Shepherd drew me to The Chosen. I have never known so much about The Bible. TY from the bottom of my heart. U have brought the Bible to Life. Each episode is not only entertaining it is also educational. My husband & I ❤ it. Susan 🙏✝️

[@PipeR80420]

I wish I could be part of this incredible awesome filming, God continue to bless you and your family for ever ❤️ 🙏 thank you for your acting

[@jillevers1432]

Me too

[@user-kf4zh5qm8z]

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALLEN I KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST STILL HEALS. bless you friend. Amen.

[@moniquevamado]

Lord Jesus, let Allen know and experience Your healing in every area of his life and being and be reminded of your extraordinary love for him. Give him strength and resilience and surrender into Your loving embrace. In Your Name. Amen. ❤‍🔥

[@deewinston5651]

How exciting. The extras are such a vital part of telling the story of Jesus. It makes it seem like the Bible stories come to life, step off the pages, and you feel like you were there. Thank you Dallas and everyone who works so very hard to tell the greatest story ever told. May God bless the works of your hands.❤️✝️🙏🙌

[@Anfani]

Mitch was awesome and the kindest soul. He was definitely a highlight for me week 1

[@kenscheper]

The Chosen is one of the things helping to save me. Thank you. I'd give anything to be a part of it if I could.

[@TimTheEntertainmentGuy]

My wife and I were extras for the first week!! It was so much fun!! 🙏❤️

[@anitatucker8812]

Thank you everyone for bringing God's word to fruition. Continued prayers The Chosen cast and crew.

[@DeviJade]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATHANIEL- One of my student's husband was your Uber driver yesterday whooo hooo🥰She was so excited to share that news.

[@mariacristinamarocchi1880]

UP THE CHOSEN FOREVER AND EVER. WE ALL ARE THE CHOSEN BY THE LORD. A GREAT HUG FOR ALL YOU FROM ARGENTINA.

[@lifeworthlivingfor4786]

I was an extra at the feeding of the five thousand! Was so Grateful to be apart of Season three! Love the show! The Chosen is spreading the gospel all over the world and it's incredible!

[@sharonallred9689]

so much fun to be there- triumphal entry was incredible to be a part of. the whole crew is amazing at what they do.

[@annathayer7293]

The chosen cast is so fun, and so are the fans! We're so blessed to have such an amazing Christian show that reflects the life of Jesus in the best way anyone has ever done. I know it's not the bible, but it helped me realize that Jesus isn't just a character on a page!

[@deannamadrigal7503]

My Red Sea moment was when Jesus was talking to Matthew about asking for forgiveness in one of the episodes in season 4 that many have not seen yet. It was a beautiful touching moment because it relates to my mother and I.

[@truthmatter8187]

Everyone is waiting for season 5, here I am waiting impatiently for season 4. What to do, it is what it is. Poor me.

[@travisblackburm2833]

Same

[@kiana0503]

Same here. I've pretty much given up on ever seeing Season 4, and have stopped getting most of the show updates to keep from getting too depressed about it. As you say, it is what it is. 🤷‍♀️

[@carissagonzalez9939]

Beautiful!! ❤ And shout out to Mitch for directing all the extras!! Wow 👏🏻👏🏻

[@patriciapresley8484]

The real Jesus is here and now and soon he will be Crowned for all the world to see ❤❤❤

[@sateeshthatipally4241]

Nice to see lot of fans of The Chosen series, it is visual wonder. All the best for season 5 shooting, God bless entire cast❤

[@AAbellini306]

Amazing! Hope I can join some day. This is really awesome.

[@kyrilascully7828]

Thank you for this exciting preview of upcoming attractions. It's going to be a very heavy season and you (with help from Jesus above) make the yoke lighter to bear.

[@m.m.c.9463]

When she said how God talked to her by "You are mine" , I don't know how to transcribe tongues 😂🙌🏼🔥 Fire sister!!!!! You can feel God's presence 🙏🏼🔥🌻🙌🏼

[@travisblackburm2833]

Praying we get season 4 soon ,its hard to get excited for season 5 when i haven't seen season 4 yet

[@MichelleWaid]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NATHANIEL ❤!!! We love you! And this is crazy!!! So beautiful to see how you guys film the chosen. I love knowing that this show impacts so many people. these next seasons are gonna be very special 🫶🏻praying for everything to Go well. Remember Gods Got y’all. God bless❤

[@tammiekhula493]

Wish I could be there! Ya'll are such a blessing! Looking forward to seeing Season 4 still.🍿🍿

[@DowntherabbitholewithD]

That’s awesome 🙌🙌🙌

[@holleyb7861]

Soo many smiles! That's awesome. 😊✝️💙

[@CaptMoo]

So awesome!... Im not jealous at all... (cries behind a happy mask) hahahaha... God bless you all! The best is yet to come!

[@Natalie-friends123.]

Love this! Happy Birthday Austin! 🥳

[@kimmcinnis4199]

Love Jesus 🎉Thank you The Chosen for doing this.

[@dawnflasch608]

Absolutely beautiful. Wish I could have participated this time. So many friends were there. Can't wait to see the amazing scenes you all filmed. So appreciative of this epic filmmaking. ❤😊🎉

[@Lara-eu9sk]

Woohoo! Can hardly wait to see Season 5!! Praying every day for all involved with filming, etc. cast & crew & extras 🙏☦️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@awakeningwithkerry5725]

Yessssss!!!! Lovin on y’all 🙌

[@chosenforadivinepurpose5422]

You use this video to make my sunday most beautiful, thank you all cast and crew of the chosen 🙏♥️♥️😘😘😍😍😍

[@kellye.274]

So looking forward to the new season!!! YAY!!!!

[@carolgarcia3813]

Excited to see Season 5! Love the updates!

[@vilmabock478]

🤗 You are so beautifully BLESSED to be able to create and leave this eternal seed in people's souls. Thank you! 💖

[@augustbliss]

This brought me so much joy, I teared up with smiles and laughter from ear to ear. What an emotional, magical, and beautiful experiences for everyone there. I couldn't agree more with the actress regarding Jesus talking to Mary. Every episode there is a take away and this show with referring back to scripture has indeed captured me.

[@barbaraburdick1333]

God bless you all!

[@JulieMelberg]

I'm looking forward to season 4 & 5! It's worth the wait. Boy, this all touches my heart! ❤ 🙏

[@AdamLeite]

The Chosen is the most phenomenal theatrical happening in the past 100 years. Thank you Dallas Jenkins, thank you, actors, production, and everyone involved for the most wonderful Godly experience I have ever had.

[@Jesus-Is-Lord121]

Can’t wait to see S4❤️✝️

[@user-ix1hd2gx9e]

Cheers to us who are still waiting 😂

[@WHITELAMOPCHRIST]

Amen. Family Amen.

[@user-fh5qd4pq7z]

It is so fun to watch the actors, the crew and the extras!

[@tynaduckett4223]

I wanted to be there so bad!!! Good luck and blessings to everyone ❤🙏🐟🎵🎶🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@TheChosenSeries]

Maybe next time, Tyna. 😊

[@tynaduckett4223]

@@TheChosenSeries I pray so. Please let us know!!! My schedule wouldn't allow it, but I'm praying I get a chance of a lifetime!! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵❤️!!!!! Thank you 🤗

[@elizabethdearazoza5511]

I wished I was there!!!! Thats awesome. You are the best!

[@MichaelP_IsMe]

I got to be an extra for weeks 1 and 3, and it was such a great experience! I met so many wonderful people, and the actors did such an amazing job.

[@user-bq1qq3wv6u]

So amazing!! But...still haven't seen any of season 4 yet. 🙁

[@tarakadir9259]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@jane156]

Fabulous. What a feeling of joy, Thank you Dallas and everyone for manifesting The Chosen,

[@HaileyB_14]

This is awesome can't wait for season 5 ❤😊

[@bjher1]

George, "THATS not a knife!"

[@geneparadiso6258]

WHEN ARE WE SEEING SEASON 4!!!!

[@StephanieBogart]

3-5 weeks

[@jamesajiduah2001]

Soon.

[@TheChosenSeries]

Gene, Dallas shared an update here: bit.ly/Season4-Updates. You can find it around the 15 minute mark.

[@phillipleboa5251]

WISH I COULD BE PART OF IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REGARDS, FROM SOUTH AFRICA. XOXO

[@nicolecummings40]

The Chosen Family, I can't wait to see Season 5 aka Holy Week in The Chosen!✝️❤️ I love y'all so very much, Brothers and Sisters in Christ!!!!✝️🫂❤️😘

[@PamilyangPinoy-TV]

So excited for the season 5!!! But I really badly need to re watch S4! 😄😄

[@mgarcia4335]

Absolutely love these clips!!!

[@COOL_GUY_Studios_OFFICIAL]

1:32 only chuck Norris can make a knife need a band-aid! 😂😂😂 Thank you chosen team for the update!! Can’t wait to see this season!

[@TheChosenSeries]

Who needs Chuck Norris when we have Simon Z? 😉

[@COOL_GUY_Studios_OFFICIAL]

@@TheChosenSeries no kidding 😂

[@deborahspooner8046]

Really feel behind it all…looking forward to Season 4

[@stephaniepetock9482]

I’m a big fan of the chosen

[@NadineSadowski]

Praise God for the many walk on, that come to add to the scenes ,Rich content

[@barbmalburg9148]

That week was so amazing! To be part of the shooting of the Triumphal Entry was epic, and as Dallas said, I’ll never see Palm Sunday the same again. Also Mitch is absolutely PERFECT in his job! The way he corralled 600 background extras for 12 hours per day with patience, humor and a teacher’s heart was awesome! Thank you all for an unforgettable week!

[@cathyhughes7719]

As one of the few that stayed for all 3 weeks, I can say that I admire the crew of TC! 12-14 hour days, 5 days a week - whew! But also the most amazing work, and God-filled set I have ever had the joy to work on.

[@MGS.037]

God bless them, you all!

[@JerrBaybEe]

The lady @2:00 is exactly how i felt 🫶🏽🥹❤️‍🔥😭

[@ragwortrattle8798]

Oh how lovely. I'd join you if I could. Keep going, you're inspiring so many. 🌹

[@rickpollen4984]

So excited for Season 5!!!!

[@imarigee6715]

Happy Birthday Nathaniel!!! Sorry late, I just found out...hope you had a nice birthday! God bless you always🥰

[@the_ambracer]

I loved seeing this. I hope everyone's enjoyed being a part of this. ^_^

[@TippyHawkins]

I was background extra in week 1. The most awesome, spirit-filled week of my life! I saw myself twice in this video! Loved singing Happy Birthday to Austin! Cannot wait for people to see season 5! It will be epic!!

[@nayarahonorato3190]

I'm looking forward to watching it in theaters! Can't wait! I've just watched episodes 3 and 4 in Brazil ❤ so many emotions all at once!

[@julesdupuis1634]

Thanks!

[@abrahamdolores6160]

I can’t wait to watch this episode😊

[@mariemcclure151]

That was amazing

[@kptv75]

Love

[@marceloproano2537]

Was a blessing to be part of that for two days. What a joy to see the hard work put in and people at their best with their craft (gifts given to them by Christ Jesus)!

[@joel_casanova]

I SAW MYSELF. IM DYING RIGHT NOW💀💀

[@sherriparnell1976]

That is so awesome!!

[@peakvc]

So good! Big love from New Zealand.

[@patriciamarino4418]

It must have been so fun being a extra on that set I'm sure this will be amazing when we see it next year in season 5!

[@TheBibleNerd334]

It was an amazing amount of fun! Even when it was raining and freezing, or sunny and hot. It was both while I was there 😂

[@scottybreuer]

Mitch is a rockstar.

[@giftyyankey5874]

God bless y'all

[@dorothycordell9501]

Awesome thanks and Chris and Jaliene (sp) so much more professional .

[@Boblovesmovies]

This is awesome. I can’t wait to see how it looks on screen.

[@joniroy3683]

So exciting!!!! I can’t wait to see it.❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sharoncoyle7199]

Love to all

[@durbanlee]

Wish I was there. Loved the video

[@peggyhawkins7517]

I was there!!!!

[@lilianteoh2460]

Awesome !