Script | The Chosen One

Part 1: The Actual Script – Netflix’s The Chosen One (2023)

Background

• Based on: The comic book series American Jesus by Mark Millar and Peter Gross.
• Premise: A 12-year-old boy named Jodie discovers he is the second coming of Christ, endowed with miraculous powers. He must navigate adolescence, faith, and a looming apocalyptic battle.
• Production notes: Filmed in Mexico, the series faced tragedy when actor Raymundo Garduño Cruz was critically injured in an on-set accident.

Water drips from the ceiling, echoing in the darkness. ELIAS (30s) is tied to a chair, breathing hard. His bike helmet lies cracked on the floor.

Final Verdict

PASS / CONSIDER / RECOMMEND → CONSIGN WITH NOTES The Chosen One Script

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