Has The CW simply discovered its foothold underneath new administration?
It certain appears that manner, because the community has secured the published rights to one of the profitable unbiased sequence of all time.
The CW Network would be the U.S. broadcast dwelling to the primary three seasons of the worldwide hit sequence The Chosen, it was introduced at the moment by Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network.
The acclaimed occasion sequence in regards to the lifetime of Jesus from creator, director, and producer Dallas Jenkins and starring Jonathan Roumie as Jesus will premiere on Sunday, July 16 at 8/7c.
The Chosen will proceed its run by the autumn, with the season three finale airing on Christmas Eve.
“The Chosen is based on the biggest IP of all time and is truly a one-of-a-kind series that tells this historically significant story in a captivating, dramatic, and premium way,” commented Schwartz.
“This show has already connected deeply with viewers around the world, and The CW will expand its audience even further.”
“The CW has always been bold and unique, which is perfect for us,” stated Jenkins.
“Plus, Brad Schwartz made it clear a while ago he loves and respects The Chosen, so we know it’ll be in great hands.”
“As part of our global representation of this coveted property, we are pleased that The CW will become another great partner for The Chosen,” commented Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer.
“This groundbreaking series already has a massive global following, and The CW platform will provide the perfect opportunity for the show to reach existing fans and inspire new ones.”
The Chosen is the primary multi-season sequence of its type, a historic drama in regards to the lifetime of Jesus (Roumie) as seen by the eyes of His followers.
Set in opposition to the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season present shares an genuine and intimate take a look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.
The fourth season is presently in manufacturing.
The Chosen has grown from a crowdsourcing challenge on the Angel Studios app into a large international phenomenon with over 110 million viewers in 175 international locations all over the world, with plans to make it accessible in 600 languages.
The sequence continues to develop in recognition, producing 6.5 million followers throughout social media and $35 million on the field workplace in particular occasion theatrical releases.
It has generated attire, best-selling books, DVDs, and an upcoming sequence of graphic novels.
The Chosen is written, directed, produced, and created by Dallas Jenkins (The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, What If…, Midnight Clear) and is distributed globally by Lionsgate.
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