The Chosen One (upcoming TV series)

The Chosen One (Spanish: El Elegido) is an upcoming fantasy television series. The series is based on the comic book series American Jesus by Mark Millar and Peter Gross, and follows a boy who discovers he has the abilities of Jesus Christ, and is destined to confront the Antichrist. Unlike the source material, the show takes place in Mexico rather than the United States. Everado and Leopoldo Goult serve as showrunners, while Tenoch Huerta and Dianna Argon are among the cast. It is set to premiere on Netflix.

Not to be confused with The Chosen One (TV series).
The Chosen One
Teaser poster
SpanishEl Elegido
Genre
Based on
American Jesus
by
Directed byEverardo Gout
Starring
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Mexico
Original languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Production
Executive producers
  • Everardo Gout
  • Leopoldo Gout
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix

Premise

Jodie, a twelve-year-old boy in Baja California, suddenly discovers he has Jesus-like powers: he can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk, and, perhaps, even raise the dead! As the Evangelical and the Yaquí leaders in town try to get him to use his powers to save mankind, all Jodie wants to do is impress the girl he likes and stand up to his bullies. As Jodie struggles and eventually comes to terms with his destiny, everything gets thrown for a loop when he realizes he discovers the truth around his identity.[1]

— Netflix

Cast

Production

Initially, Mark Millar and Peter Gross' comic book trilogy American Jesus was set to be adapted into a feature film in March 2009, with Matthew Vaughn to direct, and produce under his Marv Films banner with Kris Thykier, after collaborating with Millar on Kick-Ass (2010).[4] However, Vaughn denied he was directing the movie, and claimed to have only been discussing with Millar.[5]

In July 2018, a television series adaptation of the comic was announced (alongside other Millarworld properties) for Netflix, with Everardo and Leopoldo Gout serving as showrunners and executive producers, with the former also directing.[6]

Principal photography was set to begin sometime in Spring 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Filming eventually commenced on April 25, 2022, in Baja California in Mexico. On June 16, 2022, a van accident occured outside the set that killed two cast members, and injured six crew members from the show, as a result of a new driver going at high speeds combined with a majority of the passengers not wearing seatbelts, leading production company Redrum to suspend production temporarily.[8][9][10] Additionally, a writer on the show, Rick Zazueta, had claimed in a Facebook post thay other cast members has expressed concerns over "logistical and transportation issues" prior to the accident.[11]

The series had its first look at the 2022 Netflix Tudum event, where Tenoch Huerta and Dianna Agron were announced as part of the cast.[1]

Release

In March 2023, Netflix officially announced the series, on top of revealing a new poster artwork.[3][12][13]

The Chosen One is set to stream worldwide on a to-be-determined date on Netflix.[2]

References
  1. Netflix (September 24, 2022). "El Elegido Tudum: Inside Look Netflix". YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. "The Chosen One". Netflix. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. White, James (March 28, 2023). "Mark Millar Announces American Jesus Netflix Adaptation The Chosen One". Empire Online. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  4. Kit, Borys (March 25, 2009). "Comic 'American Jesus' eyed for film". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  5. Wigler, Josh (July 21, 2009). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Kick-Ass' Director Matthew Vaughn Not Attached To Mark Millar's 'American Jesus'". MTV. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  6. "NETFLIX ANNOUNCES FIRST SLATE OF SERIES AND FILMS BASED ON THE STORIES OF MARK MILLAR". About Netflix. Netflix, Inc. July 17, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  7. Moore, Kacey (March 28, 2023). "'The Chosen One' Millarworld Netflix Series: Everything We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  8. Harring, Bruce (June 18, 2023). "Update: Production Suspended On Netflix Series 'The Chosen One' After Two Actors Die, Six Injured In Auto Accident Involving Cast & Crew". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  9. Cordero, Rosy (June 20, 2022). "'The Chosen One' Accident Survivor Remembers Longtime Friends Who Perished, Addresses Tragic Van Ride & Work Conditions On Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  10. Cordero, Rosy (June 23, 2022). "'The Chosen One': Initial Investigation Points To Speeding As Cause Of Deadly Crash – Report". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  11. Cordero, Rosy (June 19, 2022). "Friends Of Deceased 'The Chosen One' Actors Allege Production Had Transport & Logistical Issues". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  12. Bonomolo, Cameron (March 28, 2023). "Netflix's The Chosen One: New Look at Mark Millar's American Jesus Adaptation". ComicBook.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  13. Dela Paz, Maggie (March 29, 2023). "The Chosen One: Netflix Sets TV Adaptation of Mark Millar's American Jesus". ComingSoon.net. Media Holdings. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
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