joseph of egypt

Five trends that defined the year in Bible movies

Animated Bible flicks, multiple Prime Video shows, multiple Jesus movies, David on screens both big and small, and a diverse range of formats and…

Dec 30, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Watch: A first look at some of the main characters in Joseph of Egypt

The miniseries — a live-action spin-off of The Chosen coming to Prime Video in 2027 — just finished shooting in New Mexico.

Nov 24, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Newsbites: Bilhah in Joseph of Egypt! Way of the Wind! Carpenter's Son! Ruth & Boaz!

Israeli actress Moran Atias says Joseph of Egypt's Bilhah is the first "Jewish woman" she has played "in an American series". Also: updates on other…

Nov 5, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Six new actors join Joseph of Egypt

The actor playing Potiphar is already a "Chosen universe" veteran.

Oct 4, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Joseph of Egypt picks its Pharaoh

Some questions about "the Chosen universe's" timeline (and the retcons thereto), now that we know which Pharaoh this show's title character will be…

Sep 11, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Newsbites: The Chosen universe! Scorsese! Ruth & Boaz! The Promised Land! The King of Kings!

The Chosen's animated series is coming to Prime Video in October. Also: Martin Scorsese plays someone named Isaiah (again!), and Netflix's modernized…

Sep 1, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Newsbites: Joseph of Egypt! The Faithful!

New actors have joined two shows based on the book of Genesis.

Aug 22, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Joseph of Egypt – the "Chosen Universe" spin-off announces its cast

The Prime Video miniseries is now being filmed in New Mexico.

Aug 14, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Newsbites: The Chosen's Joseph! Scorsese's Jesus!

Amazon, which is already distributing The Chosen itself, is now involved in the spin-off series about Joseph and his jealous brothers.

Jun 18, 2025 • Peter T Chattaway

Newsbites: The Chosen universe! The Passion sequel!

Dallas Jenkins and Mel Gibson could both be diving into the Old Testament and bringing the Resurrection to the big screen in the next few years.

Sep 22, 2024 • Peter T Chattaway

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