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Watch Jesus Rappel Down a Cliff in the TV Crossover Event of the Summer: ‘The Chosen’ x Bear Grylls
Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for "The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls", a six-episode crossover series pairing the cast of the hit biblical drama "The Chosen" with survivalist Bear Grylls. The stars, including Jonathan Roumie (who plays Jesus), take part in extreme wilderness challenges such as skydiving, cliff rappelling, scorpion-eating and ziplining, while also discussing faith with Grylls. The show reflects both a slow summer TV schedule and a new content deal that brought "The Chosen" rights to Amazon MGM Studios.
The series premieres on 9 August 2026 and is produced by Dallas Jenkins' 5&2 Studios alongside The Natural Studios and Workerbee, following a 2025 agreement giving Amazon MGM streaming and theatrical rights to "The Chosen" franchise, including its final two upcoming seasons. Filming locations include Utah's Castle Valley and Canyonlands, the Ausable and Colorado rivers, the Great Basin Desert and the Adirondack Forest. Grylls, a self-described Christian who has written faith-based books including "The Greatest Story Ever Told", is billed as guiding the cast through personal conversations about faith as well as physical challenges.
In short
- Amazon Prime Video reveals trailer for "The Chosen" x Bear Grylls crossover series
- "The Chosen" cast tackle skydiving, cliffs and scorpions with Grylls
- Premieres 9 August 2026, tied to Amazon's new deal with the franchise
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The case for
This format represents an innovative and accessible approach to faith engagement, reaching audiences through entertainment who might never encounter serious spiritual dialogue otherwise. Grylls, as a practising Christian, adds genuine credibility to faith discussions, and integrating theology with adventure creates memorable moments that foster authentic reflection on belief and purpose.
The case against
Combining extreme physical stunts with religious portrayal risks commodifying sacred subject matter for commercial gain and entertainment spectacle. When spiritual content depends on sensationalism and action sequences to draw audiences, the underlying theological meaning risks being trivialised by the overriding imperative to maximise ratings and viewership.
Explained simply
"The Chosen" is a popular biblical drama series that has built a devoted fan base. Bear Grylls is a British television personality known for survival reality shows in which he navigates extreme wilderness environments. The two are collaborating on a limited series in which the cast undertakes outdoor challenges with Grylls whilst discussing faith with him.
The collaboration comes after Amazon MGM Studios acquired streaming rights to "The Chosen" through a 2025 production deal. Summer television schedules typically feature lighter or novel programming when major networks' flagship shows take a break, and this project reflects both the streaming platform's new ownership and the industry's search for attention-grabbing content during slower months.
Grylls has previously created faith-focused content alongside his survival television work, positioning him to engage with spiritual topics. The series will film in remote locations across the United States. By combining a faith-based drama with an experienced survivalist, the venture aims to appeal to audiences interested in both action and spiritual discussion.
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