Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Omid Abtahi Joins Cast of Prime Video's 'Joseph of Egypt'
Imagine a new TV show is being made about Joseph, a guy from the Bible who had a wild story.
This show is for Prime Video.
It's about Joseph, who was betrayed by his brothers, but became super important in Egypt.
The actor from 'The Mandalorian' and 'American Gods', Omid Abtahi, is in it.
The show is being made in New Mexico and is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios, along with the creator of 'The Chosen'.
It will tell the story of Joseph rising to power in Egypt.
Omid Abtahi joins Prime Video's biblical drama 'Joseph of Egypt'.
The series is an 8-episode limited drama produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
The show is based on the Old Testament story of Joseph in Egypt.
Adam Hashmi will play Joseph and Omid Abtahi will play Ankuh.
The series is in production in New Mexico.
- Who
- Omid Abtahi, Adam Hashmi, and others are in the cast, with Craig Wright writing and executive producing.
- What
- Omid Abtahi cast in Prime Video's 'Joseph of Egypt'.
- When
- The show is currently in production.
- Where
- The show is in production in New Mexico.
- Why
- The show is based on the Old Testament story about Joseph and his rise to power in Egypt.
- Show Title
- Joseph of Egypt
- Network
- Prime Video
- Cast
- Omid Abtahi, Adam Hashmi, Alexander Siddig, and others
- Production Location
- New Mexico
- Episodes
- 8
- Based On
- Old Testament Story of Joseph