The Chosen's Paras Patel Hopes by Playing a Character with Autism He Promotes Inclusion & Acceptance
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Paras Patel joined us in the LifeMinute Studios this month. The star plays Matthew, a man on the spectrum, in the hit streaming show The Chosen, a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, he joined forces with Autism Speaks, the organization that helps people with autism reach their full potential. Paras says, "showcasing inclusion, as well as feeling seen and accepted and showing the community that they have a place" is what the show has communicated through his character.
Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. Season 4 premiered exclusively in theaters in February and will be available to stream later this year at TheChosen.tv or on The Chosen app. You can go there now to stream the first three seasons.
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Paras does such a beautiful job portraying Matthew, and I can not imagine anyone else in that role. What a talented and incredible young man!
Wow, this man is not only a great actor but an phenomenal person :)
My son has autism and came to know the Lord through the Chosen series. Gus was baptized in the church that we go to.
@tarafallier8961
2 ай бұрын
That is so AWESOME!! Congratulations!
@lindahickman8737
Ай бұрын
How wonderful ❤
I met Paras at ChosenCon and he absolutely charmed me! He is a genuinely kind and caring young man, and I hope lightning strikes twice for him. Everyone loves Matthew, and Paras is the reason for that.
He is great portraying Matthew. I got hooked with the show because of his portrayal. I found it so human. That is what is so great about the show, the apostles are show as human men and we can identify with them. I do think God is using the show so we can grow closer to Him.
I love watching Paras Patel as Matthew on The Chosen!🙏♥️🙏♥️
Paras Patel is an awesome young man! Great actor!
Paras has the most difficult part to play with highlighting this condition Everyone loves Matthew. Thanks Paras. Love from Bonnie Scotland xx
@hersnab
3 ай бұрын
Everyone loves Matthew.
It’s in his eyes,! What a fantastic portrayal of Matthew!
Thank you Paras for your portrayal of folks from the spectrum! What a fantastic actor you are! Bless you!
Matthew, You are so adorable. I love watching in the Chosen.
You deserve much success. Excellent actor absolutely love the way you are portraying Mathew. Best show ever made. Hands down !
We love Matthew in our house and you do such a great job with his mannerisms
Paras, I am so glad you decided to portray Matthew with Austism. My son who is an adult was diagnosed with Asperger as an adult which is on the Austism spectrum. The way you show Matthew’s mannerisms is spot on. Thank you for doing this part the way you are. I can see so much of my son in the way you move and try to be apart of the community.
As a grandma with an autistic grandson, I can only applaud Paras’s beautiful portrayal of autism. Absolutely wonderful performance. Thank you Paras
We love you Patel❤Christian from Czech Republic Prague!
Thank you Paras for showing the worth of persons living with learning disabilities, not just the autism spectrum. Mom of 1 and grandmother of 2 with LD.
Paras, I know many in the spectrum, and you are a great model!❤
We Indians are so proud of you for your role as Matthew Paras👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Absolutely love this movie. Each and every one of the actors and actresses players their characters so perfectly. The writing, directing and acting is phenomenal.
I love how Paras plays this version of Matthew. It is excellent!
Paras Patel what an amazing portrayal of Mathew!!!! So proud of you, may God continue to bless your work & career! ❤ from Chennai, South India
I love Matthew. He's my favorite, and it's because of Paras
Your portrayal of Matthew is well done. Appreciate your performances!
Thank you so much, Patel, for sharing your inspiring story. I especially love "Find your tribe" and how you recharge your energy. So much in your encouraging talk helped me! I love the character of Matthew and do relate to him. Looking forward to seeing you in Season 4!
Dear Paras, your parents must be really proud of you !
Your Awesome Paras. I enjoy Matthew so much
Thank you, I'm learning to.i watch my 7 yr old grandson and I have a lot to learn about autism.
Love❤ you Paras!
You are awesome as Matthew , I love the show. Watching it again and again while waiting for Season 4 streaming . I’ve watched Season 4 in the movie all episodes , but I want to see it on tv as well . God Bless you all !🙏🙏🙏
Such a great actor love Mathew and the changes he goes through in the seasons
I found Paras awesome in the role of Mathiyahu ❤❤❤
I love all the actors but Mathew is very speciial...his acting is incredible...
Paras is awesome
Paras is awesome and incredible
What a sweetheart❣️ God bless, Paras.
By far my favorite character on the show. His portrayal of autism is one of the best I’ve seen. The other is Wen Zhang in ocean heaven.
Beautiful Paras , Great Job!
I love this very much. He dose such a good job ❤
What a great interview, Paras! I just got back from Utah as an extra and I have such a better appreciation for how hard you all work! You are all so loved! The impact you're having both on and off set is more than any of us will ever know! Keep up the good work and I wish you luck as you film season 5! I just might be seen cheering you on as you come into Jerusalem! :)
Such an encouragement!
Paras Patel, you are an amazing actress and do amazing
Witty and brilliant Paras Patel. ❤️
Love The Chosen, and all it has done for the audience and cast. See what God has done in and through Paras. God had a plan for good, for him. 😊
Paras Patel u ax very well the curator off Mathew very good ❤
What are great interview I really enjoyed finding out more about the character who plays Matthew. But I get the feeling at times some of the actors in The chosen when they are being interviewed they don't really say much about their faith in Jesus or if they really believe and trust in him and that he and he alone has changed their lives. 🙃
He is a great actor because I have an autistic grandson in a semi artistic granddaughter but the thing is is that I won't get to see Paras much because you have to get a subscription to Hulu or Disney Plus so all I have to say to the to this is I'll miss Paras and his great acting and it's all because of Dallas.
Você é maravilhoso
I have an awsome Grandson that is like your Matthew.. He is so precious, (I don't dare let him hear me say that.) He has shown us a rare ability lately. After seeing a movie, he can tell what the action is on screen by just listening to the backgróund music. That takes some kind of rare memoriational skills I've never heard of before. Anyway Paras, thank you for bringing Matthew to life for us in such a unique way. Have you read the book of Matthew? Just curious!
My grandson is on the spectrum. Very bright but ADHD OCD definitely vs Mathew. Whiz's kid with math, reading and facts
Wow, I’m from Utah
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Paras Patel rocks
O Brasil será a Pátria do Evangelho e você voltará para o Brasil!
That’s all fine and good, but quite honestly it isn’t about that. The Chosen is about spreading the gospel, not spreading a message about autism.
@sierrarose8727
Ай бұрын
The gospel is about accepting everyone, even people with autism