And its actually funny, because I booked that. Charan:Thats so interesting, thats so amazing that you were able to come alive when youre on stage. At the end of the sermon, a Pharisee named Shmuel called for Jesus' arrest, but the group was able to slip away. So the opening sequence where youre seeing a bunch of apostles and theyre talking, and thats all Im going to say. So we went back to one, we had 15 minutes to get through the scene, which is exactly how long the scene is. I just think even me getting on that show was just such a crazy thing and how that all came down. VATICAN CITY (RNS) This week Pope Francis met none other than Jesus in St. Peter's Square. They were young, boyfriend and girlfriend, they split up. It wasnt that long ago, but weve become fast friends, and we got to work on a really, really wonderful project together called The Chosen. Based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and Peter Gross." Lets knock it out and lets just hurry. So we all went back to one, we started, and within the first 30 seconds, one of the actors flubbed a line. So why not? Now, Im feeling very driven recently to start getting involved with organizations, whether its involving scoliosis, cerebral palsy, or any other physical disability. So its just putting yourself in that situation, being with this group of people, imagining what it would be like to go through all of that, it was just so, so powerful. The Chosen Season 1 Review: The Actors' Perspective. The fact that they raised $10 million off of this little short to make season one. Jordan has trained with notable acting instructors such as Katherine Hartt, Terry Knickerbocker, Bryan Chesters, T.A. Its interesting, because its very high-energy. I think that made me who I am, but maybe just to have the confidence in the back of my head of like, Its going to be worth it. So yeah, its very interesting to see how things had changed. When they arrive back, they meet Thomas and Ramah, who Jesus had called earlier. And I feel like if Im forgotten, then I didnt leave a big enough impact. Unfortunately, he passed away. (Video) Jordan Walker Ross, "Little James," on how The Chosen is different from other Hollywood projects, (Video) Why Hollywood Dropped Jim Caviezel. The Preacher was named Jesus of Nazareth. French tradition spuriously claims that she evangelized Provence (southeastern France) and spent her last 30 years in an Alpine cavern. So I went to LA; basically I was in and out. It was this tiny town in Texas. How do you guess how many balls are in a jar? His grandfather is popular actor Barry Corbin. Would you be okay with me incorporating your disability into the character and making that part of Little James? And I said, Yeah., But part of me was worried about it, because its something Ive spent my whole life trying to hide and now its like, Oh, so youre going to draw attention to the thing Im most insecure about in front of hundreds of millions of people? Because we just crossed, I think, 117 million views. We start and were going through and its getting closer. The show has garnered more than 300 . Lets see. Jordans a regular on that show, and I happened to just be there for that one day. I was on set the first day and Dallas, because I was wearing my lift in my shoe for the auditions, and I get on set and I have to wear these ancient looking flip-flops and so I cant wear a lift. Capernaum, Galilee How old was James when he was in Big Time Rush? Also according to some traditions, Salome was the sister of Mary, Jesus' mother, making Salome Jesus' aunt, and her sons John the Apostle and James were Jesus' cousins. First off, right now, what brings you joy? This is Charan Prabhakar with the Lemonade Stand Stories Podcasts, and Im here with my good buddy Jordan Ross who I had the privilege of meeting just in November actually. James and Lucy share their first kiss at the Tween Choice Awards.. And finally become a couple. He made me just feel so welcome. Did you get hurt? And I explained it to him. And the whole idea behind that show is helping kids realize that theyve got power within themselves and that they can face challenges with confidence. James travels the known world teaching and testifying the life and message of Jesus. Then in ninth grade, I ended up going to my first public school and it was way different than anything I had experienced. Before the Sermon starts, James' parents arrive and he gets to talk to them. (Video) "The Chosen, Season 3: Why Wasn't Little James Healed?" But I would notice on several occasions where I would notice them notice it. His great grandparents were Kilmer B Corbin, a Texas lawyer . I feel I cant progress or I cant do this. So I just think its so massive, man, so congrats to you. How is poverty presented in A Christmas Carol stave 3? FishermanStudent/Disciple Hes like, Hey, man, welcome. And while I was doing the fitting, the director came over, and it was a commercial that was supposed to air during the Olympics; it was a big one. In 2006, while in West Virginia, James totaled his motorcycle in an accident involving a runaway coal truck. But in you its physically manifest so they can see that. What does the fish mean in The Chosen? (season 2, episode 4), Sara Anne as young Mary (pilot episode and special episode), TBA as young Jesse (season 2, episode 4). 10. 10. But at the fitting, I was trying on all sorts of clothes. As a result of it, especially the latter part of my time in LA, a lot of TV shows came into my life. He was like, someone asked about Little James like, Oh, is Little James is going to be healed eventually? And Dallas was like, Well, in order for Little James to be healed, the actor playing Little James would also have to be healed. And he was like, I believe in miracles, but odds are thats not going to happen. Wed also love to hear your feedback and reviews. Yeah, two came out last night and then Dallas is like, And surprise, heres episode three. But in episode three, I wont give any major spoilers here, but I do have a scene where Im talking with another one of the apostles. I just felt good with where I was and I was just happy already. This means that, so far, episodes one to five are fully funded, 67 per cent of the funds needed for episode six . I was literally going to say that for me being an Indian actor. Kian Kavousi as Big James (season 1, episodes 5-8): Kavousi is the second actor to play Big James. Youre doing some really cool stuff. The next day, James (nicknamed now as Big James), John, Simon, and Andrew followed Jesus to Cana for a wedding, along with Jesus' other students Thaddeus, Little James, and Mary. Just search "The Chosen" within "Channels" (Roku) or "App Store" (Apple, Fire . And its I always try to make an effort to make anyone that comes onto the set feel welcome because that means a lot to me when others have done that for me. Mary Magdalene (sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene or the Madeleine) was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection. What happens to James if AJ shoots Lilly? 25. James the Less has traditionally been commemorated along with St. Philip in the Western Christian calendars. I look at my life and its just full of so many blessings, I would say, just miracles and blessings. Noah James Andrew Actor. So for me, my reason for moving out of LA wasnt because projects werent coming through; it was I just wanted to create my own stuff. All this stuff, Im not surprised by it anymore. James is upset and so is Simon; Jesus just tells Simon to get used to different. Mary Magdalene's life after the Gospel accounts. Netflix and British producer RedRum halted production on its comics-based TV series The Chosen One after two actors were killed and six other members of the cast and crew were injured, according to a person with knowledge of the production who was not authorized to speak publicly. Let me look up astronaut schools and let me do everything that I can to help you. Shes the most supportive person. (Video) Dallas gives Chosen actors the bad news (Video) THE CHOSEN INTERVIEW: Actor Kian Kavousi (Big James) | Hosted by Darren Scott Jacobs, (Video) The Chosen Season 3 Actor Noah James Shares the Weight of Playing a Martyr. 35. We started shooting, and just little things were happening. Despite the health challenges, Jordan didnt lag in life, and at the age of six, he was already interested in acting and performed as Tiny Tim in a regional theater play. To me that the justification that we came up with is not everyone needs healing and that you can use your disabilities and your differences to inspire others and to help others, and it can become a strength. So what did you do to overcome those challenges? He spent a month in the hospital and lost over 30 pounds. Theres a tracking shot, a one-shot thats 15-minutes long that features 12, I think, speaking roles in the scene. Its amazing. And we went to audition with some family friends for a community theater production of A Christmas Carol. Its amazing, Im like, Dude, Im reversing this role, its awesome. I love that man and I love connecting that fact youre able to connect with your family and all those things right now, its awesome, its so great. Theres a tracking shot, a one-shot thats 15-minutes long that features 12, I think, speaking roles in the scene. Jordan:And I was like, Yeah. So I wrote out a thing talking about what weve been talking about. Its interesting, before I moved to LA, because I moved to LA in 2008 or 2009, excuse me. Hes also working on a project to talk to school kids about bullying which is the opposite of inclusion and which he experienced as a child. Its like that feeling of Why me? Fifteen years after Jesus' resurrection, James is brought forth before king Harod and executed, he is the first of the Twelve to be martyred. Jordan:So there was a lot of moments that it was frustrating, because I knew Its like, Okay, Im booking things, Im getting good feedback, but the one hang-up is this limp, is this thing that makes me different. And its like, that was discouraging, because I felt if I was just a bad actor or I wasnt getting the material or whatever, I can work on that; I can get better. You can overcome those things and you can still accomplish your dreams and what you set your heart to. I needed to do it for that, because Ive always wanted to help other people that struggle with that. He used his illness to draw a lot of strength to the character. Charan:I was in Utah filming and I live in Utah, so it all made sense and it was comfortable that way and I knew a lot of the crew. Charan:So lets talk a little bit about that, Id love to hear how you decided, Hey, this is what I want to do with my life.. Actually the name Thomas Didymos -- well, Thomas is Hebrew for twin. In November 2019, season one was released, fully funded by more than 16,000 people who contributed $11,000,000 in record time, making The Chosen the largest crowdfunded media project in history. It was itching that scratch for me or scratching that itch, whatever it is, scratching that itch. 41. What happened to Mary Magdalene after the crucifixion? Yes Theyre A Real Thing. So all day theres all this stress, were trying to get through it, and finally the only take that we could use was the perfect take. Simon, John, and Matthew go with Jesus to the Pool of Bethesda, and James becomes a little jealous that Jesus brought the three of them with him and did not bring him also. I would probably tell my younger self that, going back to what my fears and insecurities are, that youre good enough, that you are enough, and just to remind myself that youve been given Because I dont necessarily, I wouldnt want to tell myself anything to avoid the bullying or the rejection or the failures, because I think all of that is important. Have you seen any miracles for yourself just being a part of this production? Sorry if Im rambling, by the way. So thanks so much for being on this podcast. Not long after they split up, my grandma, my moms birth mom, found out that she was pregnant. Jordan:Its still a journey. Jordan:Lets see. Would you be okay with me incorporating your disability into the character and making that part of Little James? And I said, Yeah., Jordan:But part of me was worried about it, because its something Ive spent my whole life trying to hide and now its like, Oh, so youre going to draw attention to the thing Im most insecure about in front of hundreds of millions of people? Because we just crossed, I think, 117 million views. They wanted actors that actually have cerebral palsy. Why did The Chosen stop filming in Utah? In Big Time Surprise he and Lucy share their first kiss but are interrupted by Jo who has come back to the Palm Woods, forcing him to decide between the two. With their father's permission, the sons followed Him. According to Kent Mudle, James believes that Clementine will send AJ down the path of being a killer as he had seen it happen so many times. Clive Standen, the star of TV series Taken (based on the film trilogy of the same name), and Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding have also been touted by many. I went through several rounds of auditions, I got it, I went and did the fitting. I am. Mike claimed to have had a religious epiphany and parted ways with BOB, cutting off his own arm to rid himself of a tattoo that read "Fire walk with me," which symbolized being touched by "the devilish one." We started shooting, and just little things were happening. Hyppolitus of Thebes says that Mary lived for 11 years after the death of her son Jesus, dying in 41 AD. All Rights Reserved. So his organization is still being carried forth. And finally, Dallas told this story last night as well in the livestream, finally towards the end of the day, we had a 20-minute window to get this shot. I may have to cancel it. I hadnt booked anything, I hadnt done anything on film or television since, oh man, probably 2014. But I remember having this conversation with him and I said, Dude, I really think it will. Jesus Christ Became Our Chosen Leader and Savior Jesus Christ was chosen and foreordained to be our Savior. Charan:I love that, man. Mark 6:3 tells us that Jesus had four younger brothers and at least two sisters, the children of Mary and Joseph. But in The Chosen, the crowd is defined by the faces of Matthew, Andrew, James, John, and Mary Magdaleneplayed by Elizabeth Tabish . Its interesting, before I moved to LA, because I moved to LA in 2008 or 2009, excuse me. Jesus is a Man. Does James date anyone in Big Time Rush? So much so that you hid behind vending machines or whatever it was so that you wouldnt have to see the bullies come and everything. And it was rough. Wed also love to hear your feedback and reviews. I want to, with my work and with not just acting but going out and charity work and working with foundations and talking to kids and stuff that, whatever it is that I do in life, I want to leave some mark. Then of course, VidAngel's owned by 8,000 Americans of all different faiths. Your path that youre on right now and playing this character that youre playing, Im very excited to check out episode three now or two, whichever one it was. The results have humanized Matthew and drawn audiences to him beyond our expectations. I actually acted with RJ in a show. Heading to Syria through Bashan, the disciples meet a follower of John the Baptizer named Philip who wants to join Jesus and His ministry. And then narratively, theres a lot of conflict. We were just hanging out and we were asking each other that, and some people its like, Oh, sharks or death or whatever. But mine, the more I thought about it, I was like, I think my biggest fear is one, not being good enough, just in any facet, whether its acting, as a dad, as a husband, as a friend, as a person. And I basically fast-tracked high school. Paras Patel Matthew Actor. Affiliation Jordan:Yeah. Jordan:So I was, this is really funny, I was runner-up for Walter Jr. The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. He is identified by some as James, son of Alphaeus and as James, brother of Jesus, thought of by Jerome and those who followed him as really the cousin of Jesus. Eventually it lead to years away from the screen until he was cast by Dallas Jenkins in his current role as "Little James" in The Chosen. In them they could be like, But my shame is I feel dumb in school. So anyway, thank you so much, Jordan. Big Time Rush is a Nickelodeon Viacom Music Productions Band consisting of four members: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos Pena Jr. The two brothers get extremely upset, demanding Jesus give them the authority He told him about earlier to incinerate the Samaritans with bolts of lighting and fire. So to be able to pull that off and to make it what it is, thats a miracle, man; thats so awesome. Youre going to come out on the other side. My favorite quote is, Tom Hanks says that a lot, its this, too, shall pass. I think that just to sum it up, is what I would say. Shayan Sobhian as Big James (season 1, episodes 1-4): Sobhian is the first actor to play Big James. Because its just like, Oh man, what more could I have done? Very sadly, a friend of mine who So I did this movie right before we did, Its okay. Heres the interesting thing, Ive known about The Chosen for a long time, because I was doing my kids show around the time that The Shepherd was barely even being finished; it wasnt even finished. Jesse, the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, Shayan Fazli as child Jesus (season 1, episode 5), Camila Carreon as child Mary Magdalene (season 1, episode 1). I only worked four days on that. The official new app gives you full access to Seasons One through Three and exclusives like our brand new Season 3 Insider Aftershow with cast, Biblical Roundtables, and more. But now Im just doing some freelance videography work and acting and just doing that. 5. Id done some theater, little things like tiny little commercial stuff that, but it had been a while. Have you seen any miracles for yourself just being a part of this production? I think Jordan is one of the first people I talked to on set while I was getting my makeup done and he was getting his makeup done. 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