Amazon’s Prime Video has ordered a new animated adventure comedy titled The Chosen Adventures, created by the team behind The Chosen. The series will consist of 14 episodes, each 11 minutes long, co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios. ([turn0search2]; [turn0search12]; [turn0search6]; [turn0search13])
The Chosen Adventures follows nine-year-old Abby and her friend Joshua, who live in ancient Capernaum. Their lives are transformed when they meet a wise craftsman—Jesus of Nazareth—who reshapes how they see the world, with a playful twist: Abby has a talking sheep sidekick. ([turn0search4]; [turn0search8])
The star-studded voice cast includes:
- Paul Walter Hauser as the Sheep
- Yvonne Orji as the Pigeon
- Romy Fay (Abby), Jude Zarzaur (Joshua), Danny Nucci (Abba), Zehra Fazal (Eema)
- Original The Chosen actors such as Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Elizabeth Tabish (Mary), and others will reprise their roles. ([turn0search4]; [turn0search8])
Ryan Swanson—a veteran writer on The Chosen—serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, while Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, will executive-produce via his company 5&2 Studios. ([turn0search4]; [turn0search8]; [turn0search20])
All episodes of The Chosen Adventures will premiere globally on October 17, 2025, including in the U.S., U.K., Latin America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Sub-Saharan Africa—all on Prime Video. ([turn0search8])
Why It Matters for AVGC & Animated Storytelling
| Feature | Industry Impact |
|---|---|
| Narrative Expansion | Extends the universe of The Chosen into animation, appealing to younger audiences and families. |
| Creative Continuity | Retains authenticity by involving original cast and creative team from the parent series. |
| Animated Accessibility | Combines spiritual themes with humor and whimsy, broadening reach to global markets. |
| Production Model | The brief episode format and expert storytelling may inspire similar children’s faith-based series in AVGC. |
