Prime Video has confirmed that the highly anticipated survival‑style series The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls will debut on August 9, 2026. All six episodes will be available for streaming at launch, giving fans immediate access to the full adventure.
A Fresh Twist on a Beloved Drama
The new program pairs the acclaimed historical drama The Chosen with world‑renowned adventurer Bear Grylls. While the original series portrays the life of Jesus through richly drawn characters, this spin‑off pushes those same actors into the unforgiving landscapes of the American West.
Who’s Joining Bear in the Wilderness?
The expedition roster includes:
- Jonathan Roumie as Jesus
- Paras Patel as Matthew
- Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene
- Noah James as Andrew
- Luke Dimyan as Judas
Series creator and executive producer Dallas Jenkins accompanies the cast, providing the theological context that underpins each challenge. Together, they trek through Utah’s rugged Castle Valley and Canyonlands, navigate the turbulent Ausable and Colorado Rivers, survive the arid Great Basin Desert, and explore the dense Adirondack Forest.
Bear Grylls Brings Faith‑Fueled Survival Skills
Renowned for surviving some of the planet’s most perilous environments, Bear Grylls attributes his resilience to a steadfast belief in Jesus. His own literary contributions—Soul Fuel and The Greatest Story Ever Told—reflect a deep Christian perspective that now informs his mentorship of The Chosen’s cast.
In each episode, Grylls challenges the actors to confront personal fears, examine their spirituality, and test physical limits. The format blends heart‑pounding survival tasks with intimate conversations, revealing how faith operates under extreme pressure.
Production Powerhouses Behind the Series
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls is a joint venture between 5&2 Studios, The Natural Studios, and Workerbee. Executive producers include Bear Grylls, Dallas Jenkins, Brad Pelo, Katherine Warnock, Ben Simon, Delbert Shoopman, Ben Mitchell, Rick Murray, Brent Ryan Green, Ryan Swanson, and Tyler Thompson. All six installments are directed by Robert Austin Vanover.
The series arrives under a broader partnership inked in 2025 between Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios. The agreement grants Prime Video streaming rights to the first five seasons of The Chosen and to future spin‑offs such as The Chosen Adventures and Joseph of Egypt. Additionally, the deal secures theatrical and streaming distribution for the upcoming final two seasons of The Chosen, covering the Crucifixion (Season Six) and Resurrection (Season Seven).
Global distribution for both The Chosen and The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls is handled by Lionsgate, ensuring the series reaches audiences worldwide.
