Paras Patel (Matthew) shares what receiving your thank-you messages mean to him. #ChosenTealCarpet

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[priscillajimenez]

I always wanna hug Matthew. he's just too adorable. the actor seems like a sweetheart

[TheTifier]

I was diagnosed when I was 6 with high functioning Aspergers. There is nothing to shame actors for who play characters like us in an accurate and non-degrading way! Thank you Patel!

[lenadryhurstroberts]

Paras made Matthew MY FAVORITE character!! I don't want him to be hurt in ANY WAY! Matthew makes me cry bc he's so innocent.
I was surprised to see a portrayal represented like this. Thank You!

[Horsefeathers]

Not only is his portrayal of autism amazing, but the response from others around him, to him, is true. I live this everyday.

[kevinc]

He is my favorite character in the series. The book of Mathew is as well my favorite gospel book. In a red letter Bible, it has the most amount of red lettering compared to the other 3 books, so he really paid attention to the words Jesus spoke and recorded them in much detail. Thank you Dallas for all your hard work.

[AS-fukd]

The Chosen makes me happy like no other show ever has.

Matthew is such an awesome character

[anneambrose]

Brother Paras, Your Character In Chosen Is
Outstanding. Glory to JESUS 🙌🙌🙌😊

[LateefBalogunOfficial]

Matthew story is the most touching story in all the character development. Coming from Someone that feels different, excluded and rejected by man and eventually redeemed and loved by his parents ❤️

[madamhummingbird]

He is absolutely phenomenal as Matthew <3

[michaelschaffran]

Great reply from this actor. God has done great things with this series, of self funded programming. As a Christ Follower who is merely a wretch, as well as a filthy rag. I enjoy watching the positive hearts, instead of the negative hearts expressing joy from the show. Not the clanging cymbal’s that are determined to tear this all down. Men, dragging down a work of God. Where have I read this done before?😢

[jeffjackson]

Thank you Paras for your portrayal of Matthew. My son is on the spectrum and non-verbal, so every scene you're in is a little more emotional. Especially the scene where you reconcile with Matthew's parents. God bless.

[AZgardener]

His depiction of Matthew is heartwarming. It has made me read this Gospel in such a different way. I love the way The Chosen has given personalities to the apostles. It helps bring scripture to life which helps me understand better.

[Just_Abbagail]

Matthew is my favorite in the show. His performance is amazing and wonderful

[kathymcmillan]

My favorite character, he does such an amazing job representing Matthew.

[Sorchia]

He nailed his character with perfection! So impressed. He’s a beautiful soul and his talent is absolutely phenomenal. Our youngest has autism and after working hard with her and all the specialists, SHE earned a full academic scholarship to Uni and graduated this past May. We prayed every day for her life to be easier. Life is tough, imagine waking up every morning struggling with the simplest of tasks. God answered our prayers! Alleluia 🙏💚

[childofgod]

He’s my favorite disciple in the show. ❤

My niece has Aspergers and I just love the representation.

[Ohlalaboutique]

I cried when I watched the chapter when Jesus called to Matthew😢😢😢. It was very emotional

[Ladycathy]

He did Mathew so well! Ugh, can’t wait for more seasons!

[lisathompkins]

Matthew is one of my favorite in The Chosen. Paras plays Matthew extremely well!!!! 😘 Utilizing the Autism element was brilliant. 🤗

I am an educator, who teaches children with autism, and seeing him portray Matthew with this tendency warms my heart. 🤗👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️

[carolynmesser]

Love Matthew’s character in the chosen helps me understand better others