The Chosen Granted Exemption to Continue Filming Amid Ongoing SAG Strike

The popular Christian drama The Chosen was granted a waiver by SAG-AFTRA to continue filming its fourth season despite the ongoing strike.
The show's creator, Dallas Jenkins, had pleaded for an exemption given the production's independent status without major studio backing.
It is the first production approved to continue filming, with the waiver recognizing The Chosen is not affiliated with the AMPTP.
The historical Jesus show began as a crowdfunded production before securing distribution deals with Lionsgate and streaming services.
Filming resumed this week after uncertainty around the exemption, which provides relief amid mounting costs from the strike delay.