CHOSEN CONversations | Paras Patel
Published on Mar 31, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:11:45
Published on Mar 31, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:11:45
Join The Morning Cruise (plus Mohair!) at Chosen Con as they sit down with Paras Patel, who plays Matthew on The Chosen, with Carmen’s mom—an avid fan—kicking off the questions. Patel shares that he often returns home to Florida between seasons to stay grounded, recalls the lighthearted atmosphere on set (naming Jordan Walker Ross as the biggest jokester), and talks about earning a finance degree before portraying a tax collector. He explains his casting journey for Matthew, including a Zoom callback glitch, a late offer after filming began, and how Dallas Jenkins’ wife Amanda felt a spiritual calling that he fit the role. Patel discusses how portraying Matthew as neurodivergent has deepened the show’s dynamics, strengthened Matthew’s personal journey, and motivated him to amplify awareness and belonging for neurodivergent audiences.
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