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Amazon Prime Video unveiled the lead cast of its new biblical drama series Joseph of Egypt, in production in New Mexico. The series is led by Adam Hashmi as Joseph, the main character of this Old Testament story.
Joseph of Egypt is an eight-episode limited run that will retell the tale of Joseph, who is betrayed by his envious brothers, climbs to a position of great authority in Egypt, next to Pharaoh, but is given a deep test when his past catches up with him. The series also features Alexander Siddig as Jacob, Babak Tafti as Simeon, Daniel Peera as Reuben, and Iris Bahr as Leah.
Production overview
The filming of Joseph of Egypt began in New Mexico, representing a major investment in cast and location. The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios, the latter being Dallas Jenkins' company after he became known for his work on The Chosen, a hit biblical drama. Craig Wright serves as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner of the show.
The eight-episode layout suggests a concentrated retelling of Joseph's tale, including his initial hardships, ascension to power, and ultimate showdown with his past. Brad Pelo, Mark Sourian, Ryan Swanson, and Tyler Thompson round out the executive production staff.
Story and themes
Joseph of Egypt revolves around a time-honored biblical tale of the Old Testament. Joseph, Jacob's beloved son, is betrayed by his envious brothers, who sell him into slavery. Through all of this tribulation, Joseph's path leads him to a high office in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself.
The show is set to delve into Joseph's successes and struggles, especially the final showdown when his past comes back to haunt him. Betrayal, forgiveness, power, and destiny are part of this timeless story, and the show seeks to depict these in the context of a historical drama.
Creative team and production approach
Craig Wright, who is the writer and showrunner, plays a key creative stake in the series' narrative and dialogue. Dallas Jenkins, an executive producer, has experience in the biblical drama category, most notably from The Chosen.
His involvement implies consistency of style and dedication to faith-centered storytelling. The production staff collaborates to ensure equilibrium between historical accuracy and contemporary storytelling mechanisms as they reach for a diverse streaming audience.
Main cast and characters of Joseph of Egypt
The title role of Joseph is played by Adam Hashmi, who has worked in Bridgerton and Criminal Record before. His role is pivotal in the series because Joseph is the central character of this biblical story.
Alexander Siddig, who has played roles in Foundation and Shantaram, plays Jacob, the father of Joseph. Babak Tafti acts as Simeon, one of the brothers of Joseph, and Daniel Peera acts as Reuben, another brother. Iris Bahr portrays Leah, a prominent character in the family drama.
Joseph of Egypt also features a recurring cast to supplement the narrative:
- Dakota Shapiro as Ashur
- Tannaz Shastiri as Eliuram
- Ruben Vernier as Gad
- Amir Malaklou as Judah
- Moran Atias as Bilhah
- Necar Zadegan as Zilapah
- Matisse Ratron-Neal as Issachar
- Shani Atias as Rachel
- Siya Maleki as Levi
These actors play members of the extended family and other influential figures in Joseph's life and Egypt's court.
Collaborative and streaming strategy
Joseph of Egypt is a co-production between Amazon, MGM Studios, and 5&2 Studios. Jenkins' production company has a first-look agreement with Amazon MGM Studios, which also involves streaming rights to "The Chosen" and future seasons of that series.
The co-production enlarges Amazon Prime Video's offerings in biblical dramas and increases its content in this specific category. The streaming platform plans to carry the series as part of its growing roster, aiming at religious and historical drama fans.
The venture is a response to a trend among streaming platforms' investing in religious and biblical series that attract that genre's followers. The emphasis on production quality and a recognizable cast will go toward the success of the series on the platform.
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