Prime Video’s ‘The Chosen’ Goes ‘Into the Wild with Bear Grylls’ in Sneak Peek at New Spin-Off [Exclusive]
PRIME VIDEO UNVEILS UNIQUE SPIN-OFF: ‘THE CHOSEN’ CAST TAKES ON SURVIVAL CHALLENGES WITH BEAR GRYLLS
Prime Video continues to expand the universe of one of its most successful franchises with an unexpected twist. Ahead of the flagship series’ sixth season, fans of the acclaimed historical religious drama The Chosen can look forward to an all-new reality show titled The Chosen in the Wilds with Bear Grylls, officially premiering this Sunday, August 9.
A Fusion of Spiritual Reflection and Extreme Survival
The Chosen in the Wilds with Bear Grylls takes the core cast of The Chosen out of their historical sets and thrusts them into high-stakes wilderness survival challenges. Guided by world-renowned survival expert Bear Grylls, the stars will navigate treacherous terrains spanning forests, deserts, and deep canyons.
According to the official lineup, the adventure features:
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Jonathan Roumie (Jesus)
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Paras Patel (Matthew)
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Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene)
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Noah James (Andrew)
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Luke Dimyan (Judas)
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Dallas Jenkins (Series Creator and Executive Producer)
Their journey takes them across some of the most stunning yet unforgiving landscapes in the U.S., including Utah’s Castle Valley and Canyonlands, the Ausable River, the Colorado River, the Great Basin Desert, and the Adirondack Forest.
An exclusive preview clip captures an intimate, grounded moment between Grylls and lead actor Jonathan Roumie as they sit together to reflect on how they maintain personal balance amid life’s chaotic demands.
Release Schedule and the Future of ‘The Chosen’ Franchise
This reality spin-off arrives as a welcome bridge for fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter. All five seasons of The Chosen are currently streaming on Prime Video, which has served as the primary home for the drama for years. Dallas Jenkins’ series remains a massive hit, holding an impressive 97% audience rating on Popcornmeter and earning praise from Hollywood star Chris Pratt, who previously dubbed it “incredible pop-culture canon.”
The official roadmap for the upcoming sixth season includes:
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Streaming Premiere: Scheduled to begin streaming on Prime Video on November 15, 2026.
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Theatrical Finale: Season 6 will culminate in a major theatrical release set for March 12, 2027.
This latest collaboration between Prime Video and The Chosen team reinforces the franchise’s enduring popularity while offering viewers an authentic, unscripted look at the actors behind these beloved historical figures.
