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‘The Chosen’ Star Paras Patel Says His Role as Matthew ‘Helped Me Find My Purpose’
The Chosen's Paras Patel exclusively tells Closer that his role as Matthew – who is portrayed as neurodivergent in the hit show – ‘helped me find my purpose.’
For Paras Patel, bringing the character of Matthew to life in The Chosen — the smash hit series based on the story of Jesus and his disciples — has been a transformative experience. Simon Peter [ Shahar Isaac] is a good friend, as well as Little James [ Jordan Walker Ross] and Thaddeus [ Giavani Cairo]. Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images Shahar Isaac, Luke Dimyan, Vanessa Benavente, Paras Patel and Abe Bueno-Jallad
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