The series is the first known production to resume filming since the actors' strike began.
Faith-based seriesThe Chosenis back in production in Utah merely days afterSAG-AFTRA began its strike.
The Chosenis the first known production to resume filming after being interrupted by the strike, perDeadline.
The series, which follows the life of Jesus of Nazareth, is entirely crowd-funded, according to itsTwitter.
Before the series resumed production, creator Dallas Jenkins took toInstagramto implore SAG-AFTRA to approve the request for exemption.
“We’ve submitted all the requested paperwork immediately,” he wrote on Friday.
“We fit all qualifications for an exemption.
You have our system for it.
“We’re the good guys; we’ve treated your actors well,” he continued.
