followHIM Easter • Director Dallas Jenkins • Mar. 30-April 5 • Come, Follow Me
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Mar 25, 2026 
Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen and founder of Five and Two Studios, talks about bringing the resurrection to life with intimacy and cinematic storytelling. He discusses balancing scriptural fidelity with drama, making Easter emotionally accessible, dramatizing Luke 24 moments like the Road to Emmaus, and how storytelling can point viewers back to Scripture.
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Music And Serendipity Made The Net Scene Iconic
- The breakfast-on-the-shore miracle's music and joyful tone were unexpected gifts, making that scene a fan favorite.
- An Irish-jig-like score and spontaneous actor responses made the net-on-the-other-side moment emotionally powerful.
Suffering Deepens Resurrection Joy
- Experiencing Jesus' suffering is necessary to fully appreciate resurrection joy; season six's pain will amplify season seven's rejoicing.
- Emotional investment across seasons gives viewers stronger spiritual and empathetic payoff.
Family Sacrifice And Amanda's Creative Role
- Dallas described family trials during The Chosen's rise: medical crises and emotional struggles increased even as the show succeeded.
- His wife Amanda leads book and study projects and cried when Dallas pitched the line "I see you" in Peter's wife's scene.