Today, Prime Video announced that it has ordered the epic biblical drama starring Adam Hashmi (Bridgerton, Criminal Record), Joseph of Egypt to series. Production on the eight-episode limited series is currently underway in New Mexico. Joseph of Egypt is co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
In this iconic Old Testament story, betrayed by jealous brothers, Joseph (Adam Hashmi) defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test.
Starring alongside Hashmi are Alexander Siddig (Foundation, Shantaram) as Jacob, Babak Tafti (Succession, Billions) as Simeon, Daniel Peera (The Cleaning Lady, NCIS) as Reuben, and Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Svetlana) as Leah. Recurring cast members include Dakota Shapiro as Ashur (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Valley of the Boom), Tannaz Shastiri (Hacks, Ramy) as Eliuram, Ruben Vernier (Monsters, This Is Us) as Gad, Amir Malaklou (The Old Man, Your Friends & Neighbors) as Judah, Moran Atias (Tyrant, Animal Kingdom) as Bilhah, Necar Zadegan (Mayor of Kingstown, 24) as Zilapah, Matisse Ratron-Neal (The Night Agent, Law & Order) as Issachar, Shani Atias (The Pitt, Shameless) as Rachel, and Siya Maleki (The Bones Exist, Kill Me) as Levi.
Craig Wright will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, with Dallas Jenkins executive producing under his 5&2 Studios banner. Also executive producing are Brad Pelo, Mark Sourian, Ryan Swanson, and Tyler Thompson.
Earlier this year, Amazon MGM Studios inked a first-look multi-faceted deal with 5&2 Studios. The wide-ranging deal provides streaming rights to the first five seasons of The Chosen and the new unscripted series The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls for Prime Video. The pact also includes theatrical and streaming rights to The Chosen’s upcoming final two seasons, which will follow the crucifixion (Season Six) and the resurrection (Season Seven). Lionsgate handles global distribution for The Chosen and The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls.
For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
About 5&2 Studios
5&2 Studios connects people around the world to stories from the Biblethrough uniquely human and authentic storytelling. Founded by Dallas Jenkins following the global success of The Chosen, 5&2 has expanded into producing both scripted and unscripted series, an animated series, and an expansive library of digital content. The independent studio also manages its own distribution, marketing, studio facilities, and consumer products line.