Amazon Prime Video has officially ordered the Biblical drama “ Joseph of Egypt ” to series, Variety has learned.

Variety exclusively reported the show was in development at the streamer back in June. Production is now underway in New Mexico, with Adam Hashmi (“Bridgerton,” “Criminal Record”) cast in the lead role of Joseph.

The official logline for the series states, “In this iconic Old Testament story, betrayed by jealous brothers, Joseph (Hashmi) defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test.”

Along with Hashmi, series regulars include Alexander Siddig (“Foundation,” “Shantaram”) as Jacob, Babak Tafti (“Succession,” “Billions”) as Simeon, Daniel Peera (“The C

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