“The Chosen One” is a series based on the graphic novel “American Jesus” written by Mark Millar and Peter Gross. It stars Bobby Luhnow, Dianna Agron, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, and Carlos Bardem. A series developed by Everardo Gout, Leopoldo Gout, and Jorge Dorantes.
Regarding religious themes and personal faith, let each individual choose their own beliefs, we will not delve into that aspect. Here we discuss movies and series, and seen from that perspective, “The Chosen One” is an excellently produced work that surprises from the very first scene with its stylish and meticulously crafted cinematography, camera movements, and shot selection.
It’s safe to say it’s a well-made production.
Synopsis
The plot follows a 12-year-old boy, Jodie, in Baja California, who discovers he possesses Jesus-like powers. He then must decide whether to accept his calling and carry out his fate.
About the series
There is something marvelous about the world of cinema and art in general, and that is the ability of a work (in any format) to respond to different viewers’ perspectives in very distinct ways. Some may see “The Chosen One” as a series about religion – which it may very well be – while others may interpret it as a provocation. However, what we can discuss is the quality of the ideas presented from a cinematic point of view.
“The Chosen One” is a good series that can be enjoyed and has a lot to say and with multiple layers. It dares to push boundaries, playing with the genres of horror and drama, intertwining them and bringing out the best from each, achieving a delicate balance to ultimately attain what we can call personality, or its own style. “The Chosen One” knows how to assert itself, stand out, entertain, and above all, capture the interest of audiences because it skillfully utilizes diverse elements and manages to balance them for those seeking a well-told story and a high-quality production.
It will certainly spark discussion, thus the production company succeeds twofold: it will generate controversy and provoke debate due to its thematic contents. However, we will not be the the ones to discuss that angle.
One thing we will always emphasize, is this: regardless of the discourse and theme – even Oscar Wilde would agree – things must be done with style, and “The Chosen One” manages to do just that, bringing forth a distinctive voice while remaining is quite entertaining.
Release Date
August 16, 2023
Where to Watch
The Cast
Bobby Luhnow
Luhnow, a British-Mexican actor who is renowned for his portrayal of Jodie in the Netflix series “The Chosen One” (which is an adaptation of the Mark Millar’s comic book American Jesus) was born in London, England to parents with Mexican heritage. His father, David Luhnow, was born in the U.S., while his mother was born in Mexico. Growing up between England, Mexico, and the U.S., Luhnow has the privilege of owning three passports.
Dianna Agron
Dianna Elise Agron, born on April 30, 1986, is an American actress and singer. She first became known for her dancing and small musical theater roles in her youth. In 2006, she made her screen debut, and the following year she played a recurring character, Debbie Marshall, in the popular show Heroes. Agron then went on to star as head cheerleader Quinn Fabray in the Fox series Glee, for which she received a SAG Award, and was nominated for a Brit Award for Best International Breakthrough Act. Read More
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Tenoch Huerta Mejía, born on the 29th of January in 1981, is a Mexican actor who has had roles in a number of movies from Latin America and Spain. He is featured in Mónica Maristain’s book 30 Actors Made in Mexico. He was cast as K’uk’ulkan / Namor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)’s 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, now credited under his full name.
Carlos Bardem
Carlos Encinas Bardem, born in 1963, is a Spanish actor who is the son of acclaimed actress Pilar Bardem and brother of the celebrated actors Mónica and Javier Bardem. He was honored with the 2008 Spanish Actors Union’s “Newcomer Award for a Male” (Categoría Masculina) for his performance in La zona. His other films include Alacran enamorado (2013), Entrelobos (2010), Pickpockets: Maestros del robo (2018) and Alegría, tristeza (2018).
