# Prime Video Greenlights Joseph of Egypt, An Epic New Limited Series from the Creators of The Chosen

> Prime Video is expanding its slate of biblical dramas with the official greenlight of Joseph of Egypt , a compelling eight-episode limited series from the makers of The Chosen . Production has already commenced in New Mexico, promising a grand retelling of one of the Old Testament’s most enduring narratives.

By Adrian Drayton · 26 August 2025 · News

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Prime Video is expanding its slate of biblical dramas with the official greenlight of *Joseph of Egypt*, a compelling eight-episode limited series from the makers of *The Chosen*. Production has already commenced in New Mexico, promising a grand retelling of one of the Old Testament’s most enduring narratives.

The series casts Adam Hashmi, known for *Bridgerton* and *Criminal Record*, as the complex and stylish Joseph – betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, only to ascend to become Pharaoh’s trusted advisor. His remarkable rise culminates in a dramatic reckoning when his past resurfaces, demanding the ultimate test of forgiveness and faith.

Veteran writer and showrunner Craig Wright (*Greenleaf*, *Lost*) is at the helm of the project, serving as writer and executive producer. Meanwhile, Dallas Jenkins, creator of *The Chosen*, serves as executive producer through his production company, 5&2 Studios. This work is part of a newly-formed first-look deal between 5&2 Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, which also includes exclusive streaming rights to *The Chosen* and its forthcoming spinoffs.

Joining Hashmi are:

- Alexander Siddig (*Foundation*, *Shantaram*) as Jacob
- Babak Tafti (*Succession*, *Billions*) as Simeon
- Daniel Peera (*The Cleaning Lady*, *NCIS*) as Reuben
- Iris Bahr (*Curb Your Enthusiasm*, *Svetlana*) as Leah

A deep supporting cast rounds out the biblical tableau, featuring actors such as Dakota Shapiro, Tannaz Shastiri, Ruben Vernier, Amir Malaklou, Moran Atias, Necar Zadegan, Matisse Ratron-Neal, Shani Atias, and Siya Maleki in a variety of pivotal roles.

*Joseph of Egypt* forms part of what Jenkins refers to as an expanding *“Chosen Bible universe.”* First announced during ChosenCon 2024, Jenkins revealed plans for several new biblical series – including Moses and the Acts of the Apostles – crafted with the same blend of faithfulness to Scripture and dramatic storytelling that propelled *The Chosen* to global success.

In a post celebrating the start of production, Jenkins asked fans to imagine *Joseph of Egypt* arriving ahead of Season 7 of *The Chosen*, offering fresh biblical content before the “mothership” concludes.

No release date has been announced yet. Given production is already underway as of mid-August 2025, a premiere in late 2025 or 2026 seems plausible. However, Amazon will debut *Joseph of Egypt* exclusively on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories.

This series continues Prime Video’s successful foray into faith-based, epic storytelling, following in the footsteps of *House of David* – another biblical series that premiered earlier this year with impressive viewership and renewal momentum.

With *The Chosen* garnering hundreds of millions of viewers and breaking crowd-funding records, *Joseph of Egypt* arrives with both legacy and expectation. Jenkins has consistently emphasized his intention to stay rooted in Scripture while bringing vibrant, character-driven narratives to life and audiences are already primed for the journey