There’s no denying that The Chosen, a small, independent television series about the life of Jesus Christ and His followers, has become a global phenomenon. Since filmmaking began over 100 years ago, biblical epics have been re-told time and again, with new takes on the familiar stories. Prince of Egypt, anyone? Be it the tales of Moses, Samson, or King David, the Bible has remained consistent source material for Hollywood for decades, even if most adaptations are a poor reflection of the scriptures (looking at you Noah…). So what makes The Chosen any different? Is this too another Hollywood take on the greatest story ever told? Far from it.
