“ The Chosen ” creator Dallas Jenkins has launched 5&2 Studios and has unveiled a slate of projects in the works — including an animated series, an unscripted show with Bear Grylls and a multi-season take on the story of Moses. According to 5&2 Studios’ mission statement, the indie studio plans to “produce Bible-inspired stories through uniquely human and authentic storytelling and audience engagement.” Jenkins was set to announce the new studio and his upcoming programming plans — as well as the roll out of the final two seasons of “The Chosen” — during this weekend’s “ChosenCon” in Orlando, Fla.
That two-day gathering of fans features cast members and producers behind the series (about the life of Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie), which began as a crowdfunded indie short in 2017 but since has become a global smash. Earlier this year, an arbitrator ended the relationship between Jenkins’ The Chosen LLC and former partner Angel Studios, giving Jenkins oversight of “The Chosen” as he now builds out 5&2 Studios. “The Chosen” Season 6 will focus on the story of the Crucifixion, while Season 7 will center on Jesus’ Resurrection.
Both seasons will contain eight episodes, and will include a global theatrical release of extended Crucifixion and Resurrection episodes. That continues the unique distribution model that “The Chosen” has done since its launch (including “The Chosen” app, theatrical, linear outlets and streaming). Season 5, w.