Matera, in the south of Italy, is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture. For the next season of “The Chosen,” it’ll be known by another name: Jerusalem.

‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ In the south of Italy, Matera is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture ...

'The Chosen' swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ By Martina Rebecca Inchingolo, Associated Press | Posted - June 21, 2025 at 7:47 a.m.

Director and showrunner Dallas Jenkins explains he wanted authenticity with the crucifixion on the backdrop of a real horizon. While the city of Matera — which has also provided the setting for “The ...

While the city of Matera — which has also provided the setting for “The Passion of the Christ,” “Mary Magdalene” and even “No Time to Die” — does most of the work, the tingly and ...