Biblical Drama Series ‘The Chosen’ Continues Filming Amid Actors Strike After Being Approved For A Waiver

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“The Chosen” is the first known TV series to have been granted a waiver from SAG to continue filming amid the strike. The historical drama — starring the likes of Jonathan Roumie as Jesus and Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene — carried on shooting on Monday. READ MORE: Leonardo DiCaprio, Issa Rae and More Stars React to SAG-AFTRA Strike: ‘I Stand in Solidarity With My Guild’ The show’s Twitter account posted: “Great news!

We just received word from SAG that we have been approved for a waiver. We’ll continue shooting on Monday.” The update came after the show posted on Friday: “Important update from [creator] Dallas [Jenkins] on the Screen Actor’s Guild strike, which starts tonight: Unfortunately, despite the requested work we did on our end, an exemption for us will not be granted in time to avoid a shutdown. “We will do a little filming tomorrow of everything that doesn’t require our cast, and then we’ll wait and hope that either the strike ends (unlikely soon), or that we’re granted an exemption and can resume filming. “Yes, it’s upsetting and will cost time and money… but we bring our 5 loaves & 2 fish.

God handles the rest.” READ MORE: ‘Haunted Mansion’ Premiere Takes Place Without Stars Amid Actors Strike A synopsis for the show reads, “Jesus, the son of a carpenter, helps numerous people, including a fisherman and a woman battling demons.

Moreover, He preaches to all who lend Him their ears.” Creator Jenkins had posted before being granted the waiver: The news came after it was announced that SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) formally approved a strike upon negotiations falling apart between the actors’ union and major Hollywood studios and streamers,