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. “It’s ...

Actor Paras Patel as Matthew in the hit series “The Chosen.” (photo: The Chosen) Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Nation June 12, 2024 Editor’s Note: The following article may contain spoilers.

Becoming an autism advocate. Matthew's differences have led Paras Patel to become an advocate for the autism community. "There's so much stigma around autism, and as we're shining a light on it ...

Actor Paras Patel as Matthew in the hit series “The Chosen.” ... During the first 72 hours, the stream on YouTube and the app alone yielded more than 2.5 million total viewers.