The Chosen is in for the lengthy haul with Prime Video because the hit historic drama has signed an expansive take care of Amazon MGM Studios to deliver the primary 5 seasons, upcoming seasons, and extra to the streamer.
As introduced on Sunday (February 16) by way of Dallas Jenkins‘ 5&2 Studios’ dwell stream on YouTube, Amazon MGM Studios has signed a take care of the manufacturing firm for unique US streaming rights to the primary 5 seasons and upcoming seasons of The Chosen and new unscripted collection The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls for Prime Video.
The fifth season, which is able to debut theatrically on March 28, will land on Prime Video within the US this June. The collection might be obtainable on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America later within the yr.
Jenkins, who serves as Chairman and Chief Inventive Officer of 5&2 Studios and creator/govt producer of The Chosen, mentioned of the brand new deal, “For a number of years, the crew at Amazon MGM Studios has proved time and again they’re obsessed with this present and our followers. They’re going to make us higher and get the present to extra individuals, and I can’t wait to construct this relationship.”
“The Chosen has had famend success charming audiences throughout generations, and we’re wanting ahead to collaborating with Dallas and 5&2 Studios on a bigger scale,” Vernon Sanders, head of tv at Amazon MGM Studios, added. “As we glance forward, we see huge alternatives to develop further faith-inspired content material for our international Prime Video clients.”
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Jim Packer, President of Worldwide Tv Distribution at Lionsgate, acknowledged, “Amazon MGM Studios is the right associate to take this already extremely sought-after property to the following degree. This wide-ranging, multi-territory deal presents a novel alternative to deepen engagement with The Chosen’s loyal fanbase whereas drawing in new viewers all over the world.”
The Chosen is the primary multi-season collection in regards to the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and those that knew him. Set in opposition to the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the collection shares an genuine have a look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings, in addition to his relationships with those that interacted with him, together with the apostles and disciples.
Based on the official description, “Season 5 of The Chosen is again for Holy Week, essentially the most pivotal week in human historical past. Tables are turned. Associates are betrayed. And highly effective leaders plot the dying of Jesus.”
Along with new seasons of The Chosen, the deal will see the debut of a six-episode unscripted collection, The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls. Within the collection, famend adventurer Bear Grylls takes the solid of The Chosen and director Jenkins on their very own adventures into the wilderness.
The settlement additionally contains theatrical distribution and streaming rights to new releases in regards to the crucifixion and the resurrection, which might be key parts of Season 6 and seven of The Chosen, the collection’ remaining two seasons. As well as, Amazon MGM Studios has signed a first-look collection and movie take care of 5&2 Studios.
The Chosen, Season 5, March 28, Theaters / Streaming, June, Prime Video