Its amazing. His body was then taken to Coloma and buried on the property where he had owned his vineyard. Charan:No. Fast-forward a few years later, I was cast in a Sundance pilot. Today, it is also the No.1 crowdfunded media project in history. That is awesome, man. And one of the people on that show, he was helping us produce it, very sadly he took his life two weeks ago. When Ross auditioned for the role, Dallas Jenkins the show's director and creator could see that he was disabled, but he apparently didn't notice the limp not at first, anyway. 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 . In Hebrew School, James loved studying Torah. So I started doing this gunfight comedy, Wild West Show at Six Flags and doing little things like that just trying to get back into it. Latter-day Saints are Christians on the basis of our doctrine, our defined relationship to Christ, our patterns of worship and our way of life. I just felt good with where I was and I was just happy already. In The Chosen, Jesus is far from a weakling who lacks masculine traits. His great grandparents were Kilmer B Corbin, a Texas lawyer . Charan:I didnt even know episode two came out. And eventually I was like, Yeah, I cant keep going there. 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. 37. 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. Im not going to book it any way. Then I looked at the location and I was like, Well, maybe its nearby because a lot of them are nearby in Dallas, so maybe its close. I looked and it was in our building, literally a 30-second walk from my desk. Jordan:Of course, thank you. 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. Thanks so much and have a great day. James is upset and so is Simon; Jesus just tells Simon to get used to different. Did Jesus have a twin brother? 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. Zebedee and his two sons helped Simon and Andrew fish for an entire night, but they could not catch any fish. And if youre doing it alone, youre probably going to die of thirst or youre going to get eaten by a lion or youre going to get lost and just wander forever. Affiliation 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. Kian Kavousi. Many scriptures tell about this (see, for example, 1 Peter 1:1920; Moses 4:12). 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. So theres a lot of stuff like that that happens on this set, where youre just like I would say I cant believe it, but its like now with this show, the number of people that have watched it, everything about it Its number four on iTunes. Charan:Have people given feedback on episode three? This tension between Simon/Andrew and John/Big James does have biblical roots. Charan:Thats interesting, man. But I didnt feel that with The Chosen. writer on PureFlix's The Encounter Series. But its an emotional sequence. And none of us like the way we were all tested several times a week, and were in a bubble, but there are 200 people on set every day. Years later when she was 25, she had me, I have all sorts of medical issues: scoliosis, cerebral palsy, severe asthma, all this stuff. Because the sun was going down and we had this 20-minute window. In The Chosen, John, the son of Zebedee, is played by George Harrison Xanthis. 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. But we're thrilled to introduce you to our new cast member, a wonderful actor and great new member of The Chosen family. 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. Jordan:But at the fitting, I was trying on all sorts of clothes. Newer insights to the neurological diseases among biblical characters of old testament. Like in episode two, I mentioned we have this long 15-minute tracking shot. And as we were all going in there to do all of these quick little scenes, there was just this, as soon as you step foot in that room, its just this heaviness and youre just like Like all the air is sucked out and its still. 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. Jordan was more mature than most of his peers. What do you say for Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board? Okay, cool, cool. 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. 6. It made auditions even more difficult as he became more self-conscious and even felt shame. Charan:But before we get into The Chosen, I wanted to unpack something with you a little bit. How old was James when he was in Big Time Rush? He joined our Charan Prabhakar on the Lemonade Stand Stories podcast to tell his incredibly inspiring story. What Do We Believe About Christ? So I started doing this gunfight comedy, Wild West Show at Six Flags and doing little things like that just trying to get back into it. I later learned that Jordan deals with cerebral palsy, severe scoliosis, and had a spinal fusion at age 7. Jordan:My kids, my family, my wife, just being home with my wife and kids and getting to play with them. We take challenges and turn them into something exciting., In the shows most recent episode, Ross has a scene in which another Apostle asks him why Jesus hasnt healed him yet. On that day, the scene was in Samaria and new disciples, Simon and Andrew, were moving quickly through the market. I was actually the only local hire that got a series regular part on it. Will there be a 14th signed sealed delivered movie? More than 500,000 more have even purchased the DVD and Blu-ray disc, VidAngel co-founder and CEO said in an interview in August. 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. So bullies felt they had a free pass. What do you say for Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board? Despite the many challenges, he has worked hard, probably harder than other actors, to achieve his goals. And I hadnt acted in a couple of years at that point and that was really rough, because thats when Im truly happiest. But its like there was never an issue; there was never an outbreak. Utah actor Eli Ghaeini plays a shepherd in season 2. Mark 6:3 tells us that Jesus had four younger brothers and at least two sisters, the children of Mary and Joseph. 25. And by the time it gets to me and Joey, its towards the end of the scene. I made some good friends. They wanted actors that actually have cerebral palsy. But honestly, if I dont feel like Ive really helped people out or lifted someone up, that worries me, that terrifies me. James was captivated by the prophesized Messiah who would free the Jewish people from their oppressors. How old was James when he was in Big Time Rush? But rather than re-cast or try to hide it with creative camera angles, he embraced it and asked if Id be opposed to him writing it into my character. 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. He asked me if I would be able to do what the commercial required. 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. It was just so big and The Chosen was the small, small thing. Years later when she was 25, she had me, I have all sorts of medical issues: scoliosis, cerebral palsy, severe asthma, all this stuff. Is like, no matter what youre going through, whether its good or bad, its going to pass and youre going to go on to another chapter. Im afraid to bring it up, though, because I dont want him to feel different about me. Sorry if Im rambling, by the way. So then we literally had exactly the amount of time we needed to get through the scene. The odds of you making it all the way across that desert alone are slim to none. Because of what youve been given, the gifts that youve been given. Among the diagnoses proposed was one of autism: Samson was considered to be autistic, which would precede the first known case of autism by centuries (Mathew & Pandian, 2010. And it was run by a woman named Donna Jean Goheen and she was also a manager. TBA as young Simon Z. And getting to go through it with that group of people, it was just so special. Youre doing some really cool stuff. Despite facing health challenges, Jordan made remarkable achievements from an early age. Jesus heals the man and calls Simon the Zealot (nicknamed as Zee), to follow Him. How much did investors make on The Chosen? Maybe 2014, 2015. They were like, Dude, you got to come to LA. Charan:Its okay. 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. There are two books of the Bible that never mention God by name: Song of Solomon and Esther. I not only thought that his disability wouldnt hurt the role, but would open up some interesting possibilities for us. Did Jesus have a twin brother? Am I going to be able to pull that off? And now seeing those, its given me a lot. Its interesting, before I moved to LA, because I moved to LA in 2008 or 2009, excuse me. 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. At the time, she felt her passion fading. Then watching movies, I am an avid Blu-ray collector, I have over 1,500 Blu-rays. in which hell talk to guests about their own struggles and insecurities. But then the more I thought about it, I was like, No, I need to do this because of the other kids and other people that have similar insecurities, whether its a physical one or not. He countered that he would be willing to play the role if Lafayette were attracted to him, but not if the attraction was mutual. And that whole day was Its all shot in this room. Jordan:Honestly, the entire concept of The Chosen is a miracle. At the end, they just cut that part of the commercial out altogether. Jenkins doesn't seem that concerned about whether non-Christians see his series. Excellent show, acting, storyline. Im going to try to use this platform that, Dude. What is wrong with little James in The Chosen? James and Lucy share their first kiss at the Tween Choice Awards.. And finally become a couple. In The Chosen Season 1, the cast shares a deep reverence for their mission, and that translates into an incredible camaraderie. And finally I, you asked how I overcame it, I still am, theres still a level of shame, which now I can acknowledge. Wed watch old westerns and stuff together. Nothing exhibits this tension more than the relationship between Simon and Matthew. And maybe some of them didnt; maybe it was me overthinking it. Your Horrible Hangover Could Be Because of an Alcohol Allergy, Allergies To Tequila? I remember particularly I was on a show called, But what was funny, and I didnt even realize this, was after I performed, after I did my scene, suddenly I was a part of the clan. So are you friends with RJ? Which James in The Chosen is Jesus brother? Jordan Walker Ross is a series regular on the historical drama The Chosen. Aside from Big John's storyline in new episodes of the Netflix series, the actor also appears . And Ill tell you tracking shots are hard, long-take shots are hard. 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. James, nicknamed Big James, was a former fisherman in Capernaum and became one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. 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. Then Jesus claims to be the Son of Man and the Lord of the Sabbath. At the end, they just cut that part of the commercial out altogether. Even still, I was lonely. Charan:I was literally going to say that for me being an Indian actor. Charan:It was a lot of fun. I got up on stage when my mom went to the restroom. And from 6 to probably 14, I did 40 to 50 professional productions. So what did you do to overcome those challenges? Although "Quintus" and Gaius" are not names found within the Gospel accounts, as we analyze their depiction in light of relevant Gospel stories, we'll see that there is good reason to think that The Chosen is nevertheless adapting Roman figures found within the biblical narratives. And they add them; theres a backup in case my limp was too noticeable. 10. 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. I stand by the statement that those friends of mine that I'm referring to absolutely love the same Jesus that I do, he said. Charan: Hey, whats going on guys? 3. the first ever multi season . 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. My mom adopted by a couple in Arlington, Texas, my other grandparents. Abe Martell as Big James (season 2): Martell is the third actor to play Big James. So I went to LA; basically I was in and out. Now, Im feeling very driven recently to start getting involved with organizations, whether its involving scoliosis, cerebral palsy, or any other physical disability. So I know what its like to feel like you dont belong or to feel like youre the odd man out or whatever. Kian Kavousi as Big James (season 1, episodes 5-8): Kavousi is the second actor to play Big James. 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