‘The Chosen’: CW Picks Up First Three Seasons Of Drama About Jesus
deadline.comLook who’s about to declare thanks be to God: The CW has picked up the first three seasons of The Chosen. The series about the life of Jesus is from creator, director and producer Dallas Jenkins (The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, What If…) and stars Jonathan Roumie as the King of Kings.
It will premiere on Sunday, July 16, and will continue its run through the fall, with the Season 3 finale airing on Christmas Eve.
This is The Chosen‘s first U.S. broadcast home. Episodes already can be found on Peacock, Netflix and Roku. “The Chosen is based on the biggest IP of all time and is truly a one-of-a-kind series that tells this historically significant story in a captivating, dramatic and premium way,” said Brad Schwartz, The CW’s President of Entertainment, in a statement. “This show has already connected deeply with viewers around the world, and The CW will expand its audience even further.” RELATED: New Series On Broadcast Networks In 2023-24: Photo Gallery Added Jenkins: “The CW has always been bold and unique, which is perfect for us.
Plus, Brad Schwartz made it clear a while ago he loves and respectsThe Chosen, so we know it’ll be in great hands.” Continued Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer: “As part of our global representation of this coveted property, we are pleased that The CW will become another great partner for The Chosen.
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