Biblical Drama 'The Chosen' Approved for Filming Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike - Find Out Why

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The Chosen is the first known series to be allowed to continue production amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.

The historical drama – which stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus and Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene – resumed filming on Monday (July 17). Keep reading to find out more… The show’s Twitter account confirmed the news, writing: “Great news!

We just received word from SAG that we have been approved for a waiver. We’ll continue shooting on Monday.” The news came after the series 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.” The agreements that will allow production to continue for SAG-AFTRA actors mostly apply to indie films, since most U.S.