The Chosen's Paras Patel Hopes by Playing a Character with Autism He Promotes Inclusion & Acceptance

[@kayrokovich5225]

Thank you, Paras Patel, for portraying the Apostle Matthew with Autism. You do an amazing job. My husband and I have two sons with Autism. 💙💙

[@SunnyBunny132]

Paras does such a beautiful job portraying Matthew, and I can not imagine anyone else in that role. What a talented and incredible young man!

[@pennyking-cox8124]

As a grandma with an autistic grandson, I can only applaud Paras’s beautiful portrayal of autism. Absolutely wonderful performance. Thank you Paras

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

His powerful portrayal gripped my heart and head ❤️

[@robynschneider5019]

My son has autism and came to know the Lord through the Chosen series. Gus was baptized in the church that we go to.

[@tarafallier8961]

That is so AWESOME!! Congratulations!

[@lindahickman8737]

How wonderful ❤

[@mf4483]

We Indians are so proud of you for your role as Matthew Paras👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Renee-x1e]

Respect and honor to Matthew as an actor as well as his character

[@PatriciaStephens-ou9hf]

I met Paras at ChosenCon and he absolutely charmed me! He is a genuinely kind and caring young man, and I hope lightning strikes twice for him. Everyone loves Matthew, and Paras is the reason for that.

[@carolannramos6691]

He is great portraying Matthew. I got hooked with the show because of his portrayal. I found it so human. That is what is so great about the show, the apostles are show as human men and we can identify with them. I do think God is using the show so we can grow closer to Him.

[@Susan-uq5rw]

I love watching Paras Patel as Matthew on The Chosen!🙏♥️🙏♥️

[@robynschneider5019]

Matthew, You are so adorable. I love watching in the Chosen.

[@doreendaniel8768]

It’s in his eyes,! What a fantastic portrayal of Matthew!

[@likescountry114]

Thank you Paras for your portrayal of folks from the spectrum! What a fantastic actor you are! Bless you!

[@mariakastner6684]

I love Matthew. He's my favorite, and it's because of Paras

[@BrendaBalderson]

Paras, I am so glad you decided to portray Matthew with Austism. My son who is an adult was diagnosed with Asperger as an adult which is on the Austism spectrum. The way you show Matthew’s mannerisms is spot on. Thank you for doing this part the way you are. I can see so much of my son in the way you move and try to be apart of the community.

[@annemariemcgowan9273]

Paras has the most difficult part to play with highlighting this condition Everyone loves Matthew. Thanks Paras. Love from Bonnie Scotland xx

[@hersnab]

Everyone loves Matthew.

[@JillCrato]

I absolutely adore Matthew! Paras is extremely emotionally intelligent and portrays Matthew as a sweet,sympathetic, and intelligent character. Watching Matthew struggle and grow in his journey with Christ has helped me feel closer to Jesus! Matthew is a wonderful role model for me! Bless his precious heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MaryAnnEvans-z9h]

Paras Patel is an awesome young man! Great actor!

[@marialoreto4848]

Vero, è stupendo,fa tanta tenerezza nel personaggio di Matteo.

[@marinaisaac8545]

Paras Patel what an amazing portrayal of Mathew!!!! So proud of you, may God continue to bless your work & career! ❤ from Chennai, South India

[@dinahneal8497]

You deserve much success. Excellent actor absolutely love the way you are portraying Mathew. Best show ever made. Hands down !

[@hankasternova3958]

We love you Patel❤Christian from Czech Republic Prague!

[@janellvincent8046]

I love how Paras plays this version of Matthew. It is excellent!

[@dagmarcamargo393]

Dear Paras, your parents must be really proud of you !

[@theresaschlamowtiz1098]

Thank you Paras for showing the worth of persons living with learning disabilities, not just the autism spectrum. Mom of 1 and grandmother of 2 with LD.

[@israelimanashe8608]

I found Paras awesome in the role of Mathiyahu ❤❤❤

[@jazzyjen5083]

We love Matthew in our house and you do such a great job with his mannerisms

[@lucylewis3419]

Being an Indian i am happy to see you as Matthew in 'The chosen '. I got the opportunity to see all the 4 series when i visited my son's family who is settled in USA. Your name looks like a Hindu name. Being acted in so many episodes of the The Chosen you should have definitely accepted Lord Jesus as your personal savior. When Jesus asked Matthew "Follow me" he left the path of sinfulness and became the desciple of Jesus Christ. Even today he is calling the people "Come and follow me" In this world you may receive everything you desire but our life is short and it will pass away. Because Mathew followed Jesus he wrote the Gospel which is available for everyone to know Jesus personally.

[@milliekesecker5708]

Beautiful Paras , Great Job!

[@elainekinney6186]

Your portrayal of Matthew is well done. Appreciate your performances!

[@billyijeanclark8887]

Absolutely love this movie. Each and every one of the actors and actresses players their characters so perfectly. The writing, directing and acting is phenomenal.

[@Nursfaith]

Paras is awesome

[@celesteburley4035]

Thank you so much, Patel, for sharing your inspiring story. I especially love "Find your tribe" and how you recharge your energy. So much in your encouraging talk helped me! I love the character of Matthew and do relate to him. Looking forward to seeing you in Season 4!

[@cindybenson7594]

What a great interview, Paras! I just got back from Utah as an extra and I have such a better appreciation for how hard you all work! You are all so loved! The impact you're having both on and off set is more than any of us will ever know! Keep up the good work and I wish you luck as you film season 5! I just might be seen cheering you on as you come into Jerusalem! :)

[@bon47ful]

What a sweetheart❣️ God bless, Paras.

[@stampinggrannieboyd9170]

Paras, I know many in the spectrum, and you are a great model!❤

[@liserohead2033]

I love all the actors but Mathew is very speciial...his acting is incredible...

[@patricedonofrio2438]

Love❤ you Paras!

[@sophisimon8634]

I didn't understand in the first episode why you were portrayed like this, but oh Paras, what an excellent job you've done. I love your character, and everyone else's in The Chosen.

[@patchichester5296]

Your Awesome Paras. I enjoy Matthew so much

[@nattymedina1284]

Thank you, I'm learning to.i watch my 7 yr old grandson and I have a lot to learn about autism.

[@DonnaKay-g4b]

Such a great actor love Mathew and the changes he goes through in the seasons

[@chrisn9574]

By far my favorite character on the show. His portrayal of autism is one of the best I’ve seen. The other is Wen Zhang in ocean heaven.

[@dolorespoirier8731]

Love Paras and his performance of Matthew❤️❤️❤️

[@marilouaflorendo7662]

You are awesome as Matthew , I love the show. Watching it again and again while waiting for Season 4 streaming . I’ve watched Season 4 in the movie all episodes , but I want to see it on tv as well . God Bless you all !🙏🙏🙏

[@edithchambers9187]

Paras is awesome and incredible

[@lillianmcgrew217]

I love this very much. He dose such a good job ❤

[@archievalpitos5433]

Witty and brilliant Paras Patel. ❤️

[@elizabethhonaker4855]

Such an encouragement!

[@beaneuleib5739]

What are great interview I really enjoyed finding out more about the character who plays Matthew. But I get the feeling at times some of the actors in The chosen when they are being interviewed they don't really say much about their faith in Jesus or if they really believe and trust in him and that he and he alone has changed their lives. 🙃

[@marynywarriormomof1248]

I love you and your character at chosen con you with a nicest sweetest of all the actors that I met. Just keep being you you’re amazing.

[@bernadettematera-stacey1982]

Love The Chosen, and all it has done for the audience and cast. See what God has done in and through Paras. God had a plan for good, for him. 😊

[@Angel1sMrs]

He is a great actor because I have an autistic grandson in a semi artistic granddaughter but the thing is is that I won't get to see Paras much because you have to get a subscription to Hulu or Disney Plus so all I have to say to the to this is I'll miss Paras and his great acting and it's all because of Dallas.

[@Pfrazier43]

I have an awsome Grandson that is like your Matthew.. He is so precious, (I don't dare let him hear me say that.) He has shown us a rare ability lately. After seeing a movie, he can tell what the action is on screen by just listening to the backgróund music. That takes some kind of rare memoriational skills I've never heard of before. Anyway Paras, thank you for bringing Matthew to life for us in such a unique way. Have you read the book of Matthew? Just curious!

[@elianaaparecidachieronpava7463]

Você é maravilhoso

[@lesiarucker6491]

Awesome

[@barbarabennett5385]

Paras Patel, you are an amazing actress and do amazing

[@StephaniePetock]

Paras Patel rocks

[@rosejyrwa2127]

Paras Patel u ax very well the curator off Mathew very good ❤

[@puckettellen5414]

My grandson is on the spectrum. Very bright but ADHD OCD definitely vs Mathew. Whiz's kid with math, reading and facts

[@deniceblack4425]

Wow, I’m from Utah

[@jiyahtablazon7449]

🙌🙌🙌🔥

[@soniatrotte9848]

O Brasil será a Pátria do Evangelho e você voltará para o Brasil!

[@mesquitegirl2013]

I’ve heard negative things about Autism Speaks

[@patriciahunter1566]

That’s all fine and good, but quite honestly it isn’t about that. The Chosen is about spreading the gospel, not spreading a message about autism.

[@sierrarose8727]

The gospel is about accepting everyone, even people with autism

[@paige-95]

Amen. Matthew never had autism, they added it to the show which is kind of annoying because it can confuse people. The show should nerve replace the written gospels.

[@craisy-daisy]

Par-us, not Paris

[@Pfrazier43]

😊😅