EXCLUSIVE: Navid Negahban ( The Night Agent , The Old Man ) has joined the recurring cast of the Prime Video new biblical drama Joseph of Egypt , from writer and executive producer Craig Wright.

The 8-episode limited series, led by Adam Hashmi in the titular role, is currently in production in New Mexico. Joseph of Egypt is co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins‘ 5&2 Studios.

Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph, who, betrayed by jealous brothers, 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.

Negahban will play Khasekhemre, the Pharaoh, an industrious and cautious ruler of Egypt, who served

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