The brilliance of the script for The Chosen lies in its "construction of the mundane." Most biblical scripts (like The Ten Commandments or The Passion of the Christ ) focus on the divinity of Jesus, often resulting in a protagonist who feels distant or ethereal.
Script excerpt (hypothetical):
Developed for the screen by Everardo Gout, Leopoldo Gout, and Jorge Dorantes, the script follows a 12-year-old boy named Jodie living in Baja California, Mexico. After surviving a fatal-looking accident, he discovers he possesses biblical, Jesus-like powers, including turning water into wine and healing the sick. The Chosen One Script