When James' younger brother finished Hebrew School, James taught him to fish and brought John with him everywhere. But I didnt feel that with. I actually acted with RJ in a show. Jordan Ross had to face his insecurities and the negative attention the limp brought along. Jordan:But at the time, it was still something even just 10 years ago or 5 years ago or whatever, its been improving, but it was a lot worse then. 22. I went to a couple private schools and then Id homeschool for a little bit if acting stuff got busy. Marshall continued to live in Kelsey, in a spartan homesteader's cabin, earning money from a small garden until his death on August 10, 1885. In addition, profits from The Chosen's DVD of Season One sales, study guides, other merchandise also go towards Season Three. I remember my experience there, dont get me wrong, I had a wonderful experience in LA. Thats interesting, man. 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. He had done a couple of things. But I would notice on several occasions where I would notice them notice it. I was like, Yeah, I did it in all three rounds of auditions, you were there, you saw me. And he was like, Okay, I just wanted to make sure. But he looked really concerned. Charan:I was literally going to say that for me being an Indian actor. If Lilly was killed by AJ, James' relationship with Clementine is severed and becomes hostile, attacking her and threatening to break her leg if she tries to stop him. Before I couldnt even identify the shame, I just felt bad and I couldnt put a finger on why or what was causing it and all of that. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. So my mom, whenever she Im going way back. I can breathe and Im like, Okay, good, I feel good with how it turned out. But that and then being forgotten is a big one. So what did you do to overcome those challenges? Shayan Sobhian as Big James (season 1, episodes 1-4): Sobhian is the first actor to play Big James. Theres a lot that Part of it was, at the time I had the most supportive mom in the world and I could talk to her about anything. So the immediate scene after is a dinner scene around the fire. Its like Im limited to certain types of roles. I look at my life and its just full of so many blessings, I would say, just miracles and blessings. Its still a journey. in which hell talk to guests about their own struggles and insecurities. Is it hard for you to watch him heal all these other people and he hasnt healed yet? Im like, Yeah, it sucks. Iscariot in American English 1. the surname of Judas, the betrayer of Jesus. Charan:Because of what youve been given, the gifts that youve been given. After another week of preparing, they distribute the invitations throughout Galilee, inviting people to Jesus' Sermon. I was like, Yeah, I did it in all three rounds of auditions, you were there, you saw me. And he was like, Okay, I just wanted to make sure. But he looked really concerned. (season 2, episode 4), Sara Anne as young Mary (pilot episode and special episode), TBA as young Jesse (season 2, episode 4). His followers include a mix of ethnicities: Tamar, an Ethiopian woman (Amber Shana Williams); the quasi-autistic disciple Matthew, played by Paras Patel, a South Asian, and Israeli-born actor Shahar Isaac, who plays the disciple Peter. 2. a person who betrays another; traitor. We talked about a little before the podcast, and Im sure well get into it, but having spent time in LA and Ive been pursuing this, Ive been acting since I was six and pursuing it as a career since I was around probably 10 or 12 or something. So when we were shooting. John (The Beloved) (son of Zebedee / brother of James) : Natural Death The only apostle who did not meet a martyrs death. How old was James when he was in Big Time Rush? I think just being forgotten, not leaving an impact. How many actors played big James in The Chosen? In the year 44, he was beheaded in Jerusalem and his remains were later transferred to Galicia in a stone boat, to the place where stands Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. 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. Its great, its fantastic, and I love, that because it helps you realize life is ever evolving. Im going to try to use this platform that, Dude. Midlothian, Texas, was selected as the permanent site for the new set due to the topography and weather which The Chosen producers believe is similar to the Middle East. James is heard driving his car into Toluca Lake, killing himself to be together with his wife in death. She said she could picture her daughter in that seat saying that exact same thing. LOS ANGELES, Calif. An actor on the internet show The Chosen, which tells the story of Jesus, praised the show's accommodation of his disability in his character's role as an example of . As a result of it, especially the latter part of my time in LA, a lot of TV shows came into my life. Im afraid of what hes going to say if I ask him to heal me. So its this dilemma, this struggle. Because of what youve been given, the gifts that youve been given. Now, you said you started acting as a career when you were just a kid, like 11 or 12, right? But because I had great friends and that is my one thing I always tell people, is like, Well, before you go to LA to get into acting and all that stuff, go there and make some really solid good friends, people that are probably not even involved in the industry. In 2006, Christopher Gans adapted the game into a psychological horror film with the same name. He saw he father and wanted to be a fisherman just like him. But it always makes you realize, Hey, life is very precious and its also very fragile and its a beautiful thing.. What are the religions of The Chosen cast? He spent a month in the hospital and lost over 30 pounds. And getting to go through it with that group of people, it was just so special. As you know, theres a show that Im creating on Angel Studios, which is what Chosen is, called Lets Get Epic. Unfortunately, weve lost a cast member to a family emergency, and weve had to replace him. 30. It was just like, Man, what do I do? Ive been fortunate in that I was shy growing up, too, but I grew out of that and I started learning to just network and make friends and all that stuff, and that really helped a ton. I got my associates there in 15 months, and then I went back to LA for about three years full-time, then it was LA. Jordans a regular on that show, and I happened to just be there for that one day. The implication here is that he is Jesus' twin. And its like, Now all these people are going to be looking directly at the thing Im most insecure about. So part of me was nervous. Because the big hang-up for me was every other thing I had ever auditioned for, its like, The limp is too noticeable. Then I audition for, So I went in and I did the scene just like this, and they sent it in, and Vince Gilligan was like, I cant tell that he has cerebral palsy. Its like, Oh man, for once my disability is not severe enough. So then Sherry Thomas called me and was like, Hey, can you come back and get some forearm crutches and work on slurring your speech? She was like, I know they dont want people to play it up or anything, but she was like, They loved your audition; it just wasnt as severe as it needed to be. S2 Latter-day Saint connections to 'The Chosen' The Chosen is distributed by partner Angel Studios, a streaming video company that was co-founded by brothers Neal and Jeffrey Harmon, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But Ill fly down there, you and the kids come live with me, and well get to make up for lost time. So we did. One mess-up and youre like, All right, back to one guys, start over. Right? And its interesting, because I played a lot of different characters, but its fun to comically play an alpha male just because thats just not who I typically play. 18. Im going to try to use this platform that The Chosen is starting to give me to try to do that. Jordan was more mature than most of his peers. Jordan:So like, Okay, cool. 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. 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. I wasnt trying to chase all these projects down and stuff. And these other kids had gone through elementary school and middle school together and then I show up. So I really appreciated that experience. When they finished that morning Andrew and Simon docked near a Preacher and the Preacher began talking to them. How many actors played big James in The Chosen? The odds of you making it all the way across that desert alone are slim to none. Jesus is a Man. Jordan:Yeah. Information Sharing Required By WGAs Historic Agency Franchise Deal To Play Key Role In Film & TV Contract Talks, Covid Pandemic Fed Dramatic Spike In Global Film Piracy, U.S. Trade Rep Report Says, Fran Drescher In SAG Awards Speech Urges Hollywood To Apply Pressure On States To Effect Change; Again Calls For End To Vax Mandate, our coverage of a SAG-AFTRA panel on disabled performers. James 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. 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. And then that was more just about the Because were talking about some heavy stuff too. And a lot of the other takes, we had had to cut before then or during or whatever. Dont worry. 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 this scene, a female disciple of Jesus named Rama is sitting next to Mother Mary and expresses her concern . I found that for me, my success in LA actually came as a result of my emotional wellbeing already, if that makes sense. So she wanted to see if any of it ran in the family and if there was anything else you needed to look out for. Yeah, yeah. Charan:They accepted it as you [crosstalk 00:11:40] and it was awesome. The second one, Dallas was there. How is poverty presented in A Christmas Carol stave 3? Jordan:For sure. So hes like, Okay, back to one already. We started again and the exact same thing happened. I want to talk a little bit about just working on the show itself. And I was like, Okay, yeah, Ill do it., So I did the audition, I did the call-back a week later, and then I found out I booked it a week after that. The Chosen has been around long enough now that some of the newer members of the cast were fans . The Chosen is not and is the only path to the Bible. 9. (Video) The Chosen Actors don't even WATCH the show!? It was a lot of fun. Were starting to plan the future seasons. Because they had already had, for the most part, the first season written. He said, Ill move back to Texas, Ill fly to LA when I need to shoot something. Then of course, VidAngel's owned by 8,000 Americans of all different faiths. And eventually I was like, Yeah, I cant keep going there. It was just so big and The Chosen was the small, small thing. Dallas comes up and gives me a hug. It made auditions even more difficult as he became more self-conscious and even felt shame. 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. In 2008, less than two weeks after his 18th birthday, he caught pneumonia, which triggered asthma, and he had to undergo a medically-induced coma for two weeks. Fast-forward a few years later, I was cast in a Sundance pilot. . I am. In The Chosen, Jesus is far from a weakling who lacks masculine traits. Jordan:So if shame comes up, I can silence it and I know how to deal with it a little better now. Not long after they split up, my grandma, my moms birth mom, found out that she was pregnant. So last, last question to wrap it up, what would you tell your younger self? So the immediate scene after is a dinner scene around the fire. While Simon and Matthew, look for Mary, James tells John that while he tries to act like he knows what he is doing he really has no clue, only bits and pieces. The Chosen i s a streaming video series on the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ with record-breaking viewership. But the cast I definitely didnt know, and I didnt know what the experience was going to be. Were starting to plan the future seasons. Because they had already had, for the most part, the first season written. (Video) The Chosen Season 3 Cast Real Ages And Life Partners REVEALED! The actress, 33, and her pal, 34, had been indulging in some . So I just love the fact that youre able to use this character as a platform to empower people. Darren Scott Jacobs. You said growing up, going to school, you never felt different, you felt accepted and loved in your private school. But the thing that was really difficult was going to LA after experiencing that, then going there, and I booked some things here or there, and I was a part of some cool projects. I got to have some sort of consistent income, but I want to stay in the arts. So I went back to that school, I started teaching some kids classes, and then I was an admissions rep there. I actually talked about this with some of my cast-mates when we were in Utah. 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. He was talking about He teaches acting sometimes and hell tell his students that pursuing a career in acting going to LA, its being a gazelle trying to cross the Sahara Desert. Martell is the second actor to portray Big James. Because LA will just eat you alive.. Because right now, before I was doing marketing, I was in an office between seasons of. So when we get up and we get in the circle, you can feel everyone looking at each other, like, Are we about to get through this? And we did. I did two rounds of auditions. Im this weird kid that wears Hawaiian shirts that are way too big and I had, as someone who has a disability, I have a limp and its something that its not so severe that its taboo to make fun of me, but its just different enough. 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. Charan:Have people given feedback on episode three? What happened to Mary Magdalene after the crucifixion? He continually inspires many people worldwide not to abandon their dreams or goals when they encounter challenges. 32. Today, it is also the No.1 crowdfunded media project in history. Just doing that is very, very fulfilling. In April 2015, Konami announced that the game had been cancelled, a move that was criticized by journalists and fans of the franchise. So I technically have three sets of grandparents now. I was telling you guys. . 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. But the feedback that I personally have gotten has been awesome. Shayan Sobhian (season one, episodes 1-4)Kian Kavousi (season one, episodes 5-8)Abe Martell (current) So she wanted to see if any of it ran in the family and if there was anything else you needed to look out for. So I know what its like to feel like you dont belong or to feel like youre the odd man out or whatever. Jordan:Yeah. Why did they change the actor who plays big james in season 2? Ive had a lot of people. So I know what its like to feel like you dont belong or to feel like youre the odd man out or whatever. Super Man actor Henry Cavill was . When I was six, I was super shy, I would only really talk to my immediate family no one else. I just think even me getting on that show was just such a crazy thing and how that all came down. It just was released last night. So this is a funny story. While greeting faithful on Wednesday (Aug. 11), the pope spoke with Jonathan . So we can definitely talk more about that if thats a mission of yours, because I feel like Ive got a lot of connections in that world and I would love to help you to go and speak. I noticed something different about actor Jordan Walker Ross, who plays Jesus' disciple, Little James. And if you can do good work and make someone feel loved in some capacity, then thats a beautiful life and I feel youre doing that already. The sisters' names have not been preserved, but the brothers were called James (in the Hebrew, Jacob), Joses (in the Hebrew, Joseph, after his father), Simon, and Judas or Juda (also known as Jude). But I also needed to do it for myself because essentially Little James is I dont know if you saw the most recent episode, episode three of season two yet. Because its like I think she feels bad, so shes like, Weve got to get you something. But yeah, I love RJ. Yes, we are talking about the Vid-Angel-produced series portraying the life of Christ called "The Chosen.". And it is, its a thing that urges you every day, right? 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. According to Eastern tradition, she accompanied St. John the Apostle to Ephesus, where she died and was buried. But the whole thing is covered by movies. It just was released last night. And after I did both of those, those were more I actually had stuff to do in both of those, I had some lines and I got to experience what its like to be on a film set, to be acting. Your Horrible Hangover Could Be Because of an Alcohol Allergy, Allergies To Tequila? Now, you said you started acting as a career when you were just a kid, like 11 or 12, right? But then I quickly realized, even when Id see my friends, you have fun then, but for such a busy place, it can be very lonely. Dallas hadnt really done much in the public eye. 27. But the thing that was really difficult was going to LA after experiencing that, then going there, and I booked some things here or there, and I was a part of some cool projects. Charan:Dude. The streaming phenomenon, produced just outside of Dallas, is winning converts with its Friday Night Lights spin on faith. Actually the name Thomas Didymos -- well, Thomas is Hebrew for twin. Yes Theyre A Real Thing. Although it was not easy for Jordan to penetrate the acting industry, he worked hard to build a successful acting career. Newer insights to the neurological diseases among biblical characters of old testament. I went through several rounds of auditions, I got it, I went and did the fitting. 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. So Im going to have you come in and do this again., So on her off day, she brought me back in and worked with me for a long time with the crutches, slurring my speech, and it went great. He is best known as the creator, director and co-writer of The Chosen, the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth.. Jenkins's career is focused on faith-based media. 34. What is wrong with little James in The Chosen? Thus, The Chosen is not an official ministry of the LDS (which, of course, is what people can assume when they hear produced by Mormons). Jordan:Okay, cool, cool. 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. In the end, he chose Jo. Photo courtesy of The Chosen. Jordan:So I technically have three sets of grandparents now. But yeah, theres been some really crazy moments. I loved watching movies with him and also my other grandpa, the one that adopted my mom, those two grandpas are the reasons that I love movies. It is one step, but looking to Jesus as the crucified, risen Savior for one's soul is what brings salvation, assurance of being in heaven for eternity. I think thats the beautiful blessing I really feel God gives everyone, is the ability to take whatever they have and use their voice and create their own path. So we were already behind schedule and there was this tiny, tiny window before it was totally dark outside. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use to be alerted when we release new episodes. activate localbtv. Now it has given a whole new layer to my role., When Jordan auditioned, he did a really good job and was right for the part, Jenkins said. Sometimes, like when we did the Sermon on the Mount, there were thousands of people on set. This did not deter him from achieving his goals or looking at the brighter side of life. Jordan:And I was like, Yeah. So I wrote out a thing talking about what weve been talking about. And they asked like, Hey, would you be willing, because a lot of them are fans of the show, would you be willing to write just a little encouraging post on there and just give them a little bit of inspiration and encouragement?. (Video) The Chosen | Why Didn't James Get Healed? According to church tradition, their mother was Salome. So yeah, its very interesting to see how things had changed. I was like, No, forget that guy; that was my part. And then finally I watched it and I was like, Dang it, this is my favorite show of all time. So yeah, thats really cool. Which of the 12 disciples had a disability? As you know, theres a show that Im creating on Angel Studios, which is what. I was like, I just want to go out there and do that and sign with her and go audition for things and take classes. So my mom was like, Okay. So we homeschooled that summer right after ninth grade. 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. 10. 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. The film is based on the life of Jesus Christ. I dont know, he just made me feel so welcome like I was a part of the clan. 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 The Chosen. Jordan:Of course. "seizing by the heel", "supplanting", "may God protect". Okay, cool, cool. And Ill tell you tracking shots are hard, long-take shots are hard. And then narratively, theres a lot of conflict. He asked me if I would be able to do what the commercial required. After the wedding, the group travelled back to Capernaum, and on the way Jesus healed a leper. Charan:Thats so interesting, thats so amazing that you were able to come alive when youre on stage. It's the free show that tens of millions of people won't stop talking about. According to The Christian Post, "The Chosen" is the first-ever multi-season show showcasing the life of Jesus' followers. So thanks so much for being on this podcast. With 97% of precincts reporting, Gardiner had 49% of the vote in a six-way race, near the 50%-plus total needed to avoid a runoff.Rivals Megan Mathias, an attorney, and businessman James Suh were . Jordan became the youngest person to undergo a posterior spinal fusion and anterior procedure to correct the curve. When they arrive back, they meet Thomas and Ramah, who Jesus had called earlier. Then watching movies, I am an avid Blu-ray collector, I have over 1,500 Blu-rays. This season, I had that fear on several scenes. Yeah. In an interview with the Chicago Sun Times, Jenkins said, "We feel like if people can binge watch . I was literally going to say that for me being an Indian actor. So please enjoy. And eventually I was like, Yeah, I cant keep going there. So episode three is a very unique episode. When we chose to make tax collector Matthew one of The Chosen's main characters, two incredibly important decisions were made: one, to portray Matthew as having Asperger's Syndrome; and two, to cast Paras Patel to play him. Jordan:So my grandpa I grew up going on film sets with him, seeing people come up and recognize him, and that was just commonplace, it was just the norm, but I never thought much. But then I started thinking about it when other people started pointing it out. So thats been really nice, just being able to be home with the kids more. For sure. So bullies felt they had a free pass. But if you can find a pack of other gazelles to travel with and to be with throughout the process, then you can look out for one another, you can protect one another, and the odds of all of you making it to the end of the desert are much higher. By the time he was seven years old, he had already gone through six surgeries. The cast of "The Chosen" attend the theatrical premiere of Season 3, episodes 1 and 2 during a charity fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army at the historic Fox Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 in Atlanta. Big James is played by Shayan Sobhian in the first half of Season 1 and by Kian Kavousi in the second half of Season 1 and by Abe Martell in Season 2 and beyond. I need to watch both of those. I later learned that Jordan deals with cerebral palsy, severe scoliosis, and had a spinal fusion at age 7. 46. How do you guess how many balls are in a jar? Lil James is an American rapper and hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Detroit, Michigan. I feel very similarly, if I dont Sometimes I go a little too crazy because Im trying to do too many things at the same time. According to the Gospel of John, Andrew met Jesus first, after hearing John's declaration, "Behold the Lamb of God." Dallas comes up and gives me a hug. Where is season 3 of The Chosen being filmed? And thats the scene I have where Im talking to Joey Vahidi, who plays Thomas. (Video) "The Chosen, Season 3: Why Wasn't Little James Healed?" And within the next year, I had finished 10th through 12th grade. 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