*Prime Video has announced a new biblical drama, “Joseph of Egypt,” starring Adam Hashmi, known for his roles in “Bridgerton” and “Criminal Record.” The limited series will consist of eight episodes and is currently in production in New Mexico. Viewers in over 240 countries and territories will be able to watch the show exclusively on Prime Video upon its release.
The series revisits the famed Old Testament narrative in which Joseph, betrayed by his envious brothers, rises to become Egypt’s second most powerful leader, serving directly under Pharaoh. His journey takes a dramatic turn when events from his past resurface, forcing him to confront an extraordinary personal challenge.
Alongside Hashmi, the cast features 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 (“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “Valley of the Boom”) as Ashur, Tannaz Shastiri (“Hacks,” “Ramy”) as Eliuram, and Ruben Vernier (“Monsters,” “This Is Us”) as Gad.
Other notable names in the ensemble are 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 write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner. Dallas Jenkins is also on board as executive producer under the 5&2 Studios banner, with Brad Pelo, Mark Sourian, Ryan Swanson, and Tyler Thompson joining the producing team.
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This project comes on the heels of a significant deal struck earlier this year between Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios. That agreement granted Prime Video streaming rights to the first five seasons of “The Chosen” and the unscripted series “The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls.”
It also includes rights to the final two seasons of “The Chosen,” depicting the crucifixion in Season Six and the resurrection in Season Seven. Lionsgate oversees global distribution for both “The Chosen” and “The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls.”
