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EXCLUSIVE! Director Dallas Jenkins on the cultural and global impact of ‘The Chosen: Last Supper'
In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost's Lachmi Deb Roy, director Dallas Jenkins talks on the making of 'The Chosen: Last Supper' and actor Paras Patel who recently mentioned in an interview on Bollywood and how he was a huge fan of Govinda and Akshay Kumar, but later he admired the craft of Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Irrfan Khan. read more
EXCLUSIVE! Director Dallas Jenkins on the cultural and global impact of the movie 'The Chosen: Last Supper'
Recently, in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost, actor Paras Patel of Dallas Jenkins' directorial 'The Chosen: Last Supper' had mentioned how he wishes to work in Bollywood. We again caught up with the director Dallas Jenkins for an immersive chat on the making of the film and its global impact.
Edited excerpts from the interview:
Bringing the Last Supper to life — tell us about the cinematic journey of The Chosen: Last Supper.
Season Five portrays some of the biggest and most famous moments in history, from the triumphal entry to the turning of the tables in the temple to the last supper. But we also wanted the season to feel intimate and human. For example, I want people to know the Last Supper isn't just a famous painting or a long speech by Jesus. This was thirteen close friends together for an important meal of remembrance, and it was their last meal before Jesus was crucified. We wanted to portray what that would really be like, and I believe we did.
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How have the characters evolved over the seasons?
They've grown closer and closer to Jesus, which will refine anyone. They've been challenged repeatedly, so even though they're growing and maturing, they still have a lot to learn because they don't fully understand the decisions Jesus is making, especially this Season.
What inspired some of the standout elements that have made the show such a hit — like its sharp, unique sense of humor, the emotional authenticity of the characters, and the relatability of their dynamics?
I've always been intrigued by what it would actually be like for human beings to connect with Jesus and have never quite seen it portrayed on film. The Bible is just giving you the greatest hits of Jesus to prove he's the Messiah, and stained glass windows and statues don't quite capture the humanity of these people. I wanted to create a show with authenticity and intimacy, and humour has a lot to do with that.
From the director's perspective, what has been the cultural and global impact of The Chosen?
As the creator of the show, I must remain focused on the work and making sure I'm making a good show that honours the character and intentions of Jesus and the gospels. I can't think about the audience response while I'm making the show. But it has been amazing to see the impact the show is having in countries like India, that definitely inspires me to keep going.
WATCH the trailer of The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) here:
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