Prime Video is bringing together two very different worlds. The streaming service has announced a new unscripted series called The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls. This show takes the cast of the hit historical drama The Chosen and drops them into some of America’s toughest wilderness areas with survival expert Bear Grylls.
The series premieres on August 9, 2026, with all six episodes dropping at once. Here is the complete breakdown of what to expect, who is taking part, and how to watch it.
Release Schedule: All Six Episodes Drop Together
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls will be available in full on August 9, 2026. Prime Video is releasing every episode on the same day. This means viewers can watch the entire season right away or take their time with each episode.
The show airs on Sundays at 3:01 AM EST on Prime Video. For viewers in different time zones, the episodes will be available starting at 12:01 AM PT.
Each episode runs about one hour. The series has six episodes in total, all directed by Robert Austin Vanover.
Cast: The Chosen Stars Face the Wild
The series brings together five main cast members from The Chosen along with the show’s creator. Here is who is taking part:
- Jonathan Roumie – plays Jesus
- Paras Patel – plays Matthew
- Elizabeth Tabish – plays Mary Magdalene
- Noah James – plays Andrew
- Luke Dimyan – plays Judas
Dallas Jenkins, the creator and executive producer of The Chosen, is also joining the adventure.
Bear Grylls hosts the series and leads the group through the wilderness. He is known for shows like Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and The Island with Bear Grylls.
Story: From the Set to the Wilderness
The show moves the cast from the world of first-century Judea into real-life survival situations. Bear Grylls takes the actors and Dallas Jenkins through some of the most challenging landscapes in the United States.
The locations include:
- Utah’s Castle Valley
- Canyonlands
- The Ausable River
- The Colorado River
- The Great Basin Desert
- The Adirondack Forest
The series is not just about physical challenges. Bear Grylls wants to explore what makes his guests tick. He digs into their spirituality in a personal way and pushes them to their limits.
“I always feel the real star of it all, to be honest, is the wild. The wild does my job for me. It opens people up. There’s a vulnerability and a connection with people when you adventure with them for a day or so that you’re never going to get on a stage, or on a red carpet.”
Bear Grylls has a strong Christian faith. He has written faith-based books like Soul Fuel and The Greatest Story Ever Told, a retelling of the life of Jesus. This makes him a natural fit to work with the cast of The Chosen.
The show gives viewers a chance to see these actors away from their characters. They face real fears in the wilderness and share who they are off-camera.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls is a Prime Video exclusive. The series will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video starting August 9, 2026.
The show is part of a larger deal between Amazon MGM Studios and Dallas Jenkins’ 5&2 Studios. This deal gives Prime Video streaming rights to The Chosen seasons and this new unscripted series.
Lionsgate handles global distribution for both The Chosen and The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls.
Production: The Team Behind the Series
The show comes from a strong production team. 5&2 Studios produces the series alongside The Natural Studios (Bear Grylls’ company) and Workerbee.
The executive producers are:
- Bear Grylls
- Dallas Jenkins
- Brad Pelo
- Katherine Warnock
- Ben Simon
- Delbert Shoopman
- Ben Mitchell
- Rick Murray
- Brent Ryan Green
- Ryan Swanson
- Tyler Thompson
All six episodes are directed by Robert Austin Vanover.
Connection to The Chosen Series
This unscripted show is part of a larger Chosen universe. Season Six of The Chosen will premiere on November 15, 2026, in the U.S. and internationally. The season finale will be a stand-alone theatrical release in spring 2027.
The deal between Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios also includes:
- Streaming rights to the first five seasons of The Chosen
- The Chosen Adventures – an animated series
- Joseph of Egypt – another project in development
- Theatrical and streaming rights to the final two seasons of The Chosen (Season Six and Season Seven)
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What Viewers Can Expect
This series offers something different from typical survival shows. The cast members are not professional adventurers. They are actors stepping way outside their comfort zones.
The show combines physical survival challenges with personal reflection. Bear Grylls leads them through dangerous terrain while also having deep conversations about faith and life.
For fans of The Chosen, this is a chance to see the actors in a new light. They are not playing biblical characters. They are showing their real personalities and facing real dangers.
The wilderness locations are stunning. Utah’s Castle Valley, Canyonlands, the Colorado River, and the Adirondack Forest provide a dramatic backdrop.
The series premieres on August 9, 2026, on Prime Video with all six episodes available at launch. Mark your calendars if you want to watch the cast of The Chosen take on nature with Bear Grylls.
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