The popular biblical drama "The Chosen," which chronicles the life of Jesus Christ, is set to premiere on The CW network this summer. The network recently announced its acquisition of the first three seasons, with the debut scheduled for July 16th at 8 p.m., running through the fall and culminating in a Christmas Eve finale. This marks the first time "The Chosen" will be broadcast on a U.S. television network.

Created by Dallas Jenkins and featuring Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, the series originated as a crowdfunded endeavor and has since garnered a global audience of 110 million viewers across 175 countries. The CW's President of Entertainment, Brad Schwartz, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting the show's captivating storytelling and its potential to reach an even wider viewership through the network.

Jenkins also shared his excitement about the partnership with The CW, noting the network's unique and bold approach aligns perfectly with the series. With the fourth season currently in production and a total of seven seasons planned, "The Chosen" continues to expand its reach. Lionsgate recently secured the global distribution rights, aiming to make the series accessible in 600 languages worldwide.

While The CW broadcast marks a significant milestone, "The Chosen" remains accessible through various platforms, including the dedicated "The Chosen" app, the Angel app, the show's official website, Fox Nation, VidAngel, Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and BYUtv. The series offers a fresh perspective on the Gospels, portraying the life of Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him, blending historical context with dramatic interpretation.

Having achieved the distinction of becoming the largest crowdfunded television project in history, "The Chosen" continues to captivate audiences with its unique approach to storytelling and its commitment to sharing the story of Jesus with a global audience.