[39] Other Christian commentators have also praised the series for its production value, noting that it raises the bar for other faith-based productions. He landed on the floor with a thud. After all, there are several striking similarities between the two stories. 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[51] The finale opened in theaters on February 2, 2023, and was #1 at the box office with $1.67 million. [2] After the first season of the show was released, they began to utilize their pay it forward model to assist with promotion. On the other hand, the bond that develops between him and Matthew over the course of The Chosen's first season makes it clear that Gaius has not only humanity but also genuine compassion. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia, and all of them rushed into the theater together. A man from Macedonia Soon the whole city was in an uproar. A charismatic fisherman struggling with debt. Given how Gaius has been presented a flawed but sympathetic figure, I wouldn't be surprised if he plays this role. Filming & Production [52], The producers desired for The Chosen to be seen by over one billion people and broadcast in every country in the world. It was filmed on a friend's farm in Marengo. His character is invented to serve as one of the main antagonists in Season 1 and as a significant character in other seasons. I don't think the choice of having Gaius' servant also be his illegitimate child is just intended to amp up the drama of the situation. [7], Episode 8 from Season 1 ("I Am He") earned two Movieguide Award nominations in 2020, with Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Television Program for the series and Grace Prize, Television for Jonathan Roumie, the actor who portrays Jesus. That said, it's still possible that Quintus will undergo a heel-face turn, revealing the power of grace. The Chosen has spent too much energy building Quintus up as a villain to have him converted quickly by a miracle. Circling back to my series exploring how Angel Studio's The Chosen adapts biblical characters from the Gospels, I wanted to take a moment to look at how this popular Bible show depicts its Roman characters. The Bible does not refer to anyone named Atticus Aemilius Pulcher. . It is possible that The Chosen has introduced Atticus to provide an explanation for how the Gospel writers got information about the inner-workings of the Roman government and the Pharisees (see more above). [64][bettersourceneeded], The series won the Inspirational Film/Series of the Year at the 2022 Dove Awards. In Biblical Names the meaning of the name Gaius is: Lord; an earthly man. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. If that happened, his animosity toward Jesus would surely be magnified, such that he might be eager to oversee the torture and humiliation of Jesus described in the Gospels (Mark 15:16-20). The entire series is available free on he VidAngel app. We are never told about Roman investigators (cohortes urbanae). We'll have to see what the show does. [71], Soundtracks for season 1 and 2 have been released. Come and See is a devotional journal designed specifically for studying Bible movies and shows like The Chosen. [5] According to Sandy Padula, an independent consultant hired by the producers, over 108 million people globally have watched at least part of one episode of The Chosen. In killing Nimueh, Merlin restored balance to the world, mastering the power of life and death and reviving Gaius. Gaius is a Roman centurion and a former associate of Matthew. [src] Reckoning is the seventh episode of the second season of The Chosen . Bible movies & shows like The Chosen provide us with fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. According to an analysis commissioned by the producers, 108 million have seen at least part of the show, as of 2022. Later, Aristarchus returned with Paul from Greece to Asia (Acts 20:4). Given his pomposity, we might have assumed that Quintus was completely confident in himself, but in a moment of limited but surprising vulnerability he reveals to Matthew a lifelong rivalry with another Roman official. | Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight Given how common the name "Gaius" was in ancient Rome, it is entirely possible that one of these figures was named Gaius. The short film received over 15 million views around the world. As I noted above, there are good reasons to think that Quintus and Gaius are The Chosen's adaptation of biblical characters, even if their names aren't found in the Gospel accounts. The Chosen series Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. In The Chosen, Quintus (often referred to as "dominus," that is, "lord" or "master") is a Roman Praetor who governs the Roman forces in the city of Capernaum. | As a result of the campaign, many fans of the show were concerned that the defacement was real and, in April, Dallas Jenkins issued an apology to fans for having not mentioned anything about the campaign. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? The name Gaius appears five times in the Christian testament, first mentioned in a heart-stopping scene of mayhem in the streets of Ephesus. [54], The show's popularity began largely as an underground phenomenon, going unnoticed and unreviewed by major publications. However, all biblical and historical context and any artistic imagination are designed to support the truth and intention of the Scriptures. | [5], Primary distribution continues to be through their own app and website. (The servant's name was Malchus.) The Chosen is a multi-season "binge-able" TV series based on the life of Christ and his disciples. You're the one who got me promoted," Gaius huffs. The name "Gaius" was common among ancient Romans, and so it's entirely possible that these figures are all different people, but it's also possible that some of these references are to the same person. So Jesus said to Peter, Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me? [. Gaius confesses to Matthew's parents in Episode 8. Even if service to Rome means participating in the torture and crucifixion of the man who helped him, he will keep serving - until, of course, the crucifixion makes him realize that Jesus was indeed the son of God. Whether you're studying on your own or with your small group or ministry, Come and See is a perfect resource to help you dig deeper into The Chosen. [30] The set is part of the LDS Motion Picture Studios South Campus, and its use by The Chosen marks the first time a production not affiliated with the LDS Church has been granted access to film on this set, which was built to authentically replicate most of the primary locations of the ancient city. [68], To complement its crowd-sourced fundraising model, The Chosen generates revenue through merchandise sales including T-shirts, hats, books, and DVDs. Viewers are encouraged to read the gospels. [1] He wanted to present Jesus in a way that is more "personal, intimate, [and] immediate". Since we know that Simon is out due to a crisis in his family life, we naturally gather that the same is true for Gaius. The Law of Citations (426), issued by the eastern Roman emperor Theodosius II, named Gaius one of five jurists (the others were Papinian, Ulpian, Modestinus, and Paulus) whose doctrines were to be followed by judges in deciding cases. [8] The nonprofit status allows contributors to receive a tax deduction for their donations.[6]. In the original article above, I floated the idea that Quintus may be involved in apprehending Jesus in the events leading up to the crucifixion. After all, as a Praetor, apprehending a criminal would be below Quintus. And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the corpse to Joseph. Assuming that Gaius is the centurion with a sick servant and the official with a sick child (see above), the Bible suggests that he will come to have faith in Christ, although there is no reason to think that he will leave his position as a centurion. [5], After funding the first season by selling equity, the show has utilized traditional crowdfunding for subsequent seasons, along with a model that offers more traditional crowdfunding perks, such as appearing as an extra in the film. The URL directed users to a website called "The Chosen Is Not Good", which depicted Satan as a character trying to get people to not watch the show. [29], Season 2 moved filming to Utah's version of ancient Israel in Utah County, where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) had built a replica Jerusalem movie set to film scenes for their Bible and Book of Mormon videos. Jesus). [67], Jenkins and VidAngel initially focused on social media to promote their idea for the show by releasing the short film The Shepherd on Facebook. Sobhian portrays Big James in season 1, episodes 14, Kavousi portrays Big James in season 1, episodes 58. After all, as a Praetor, apprehending a criminal would be below Quintus. additional second assistant director Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, At the movies again, burned out, dried down, left out, and pointless, hoping to dream once more, executive producer / executive producer (18 episodes, 2017-2021), executive producer (17 episodes, 2017-2021), producer / co-executive producer (17 episodes, 2017-2021), associate producer (14 episodes, 2019-2021), producer / co-executive producer (13 episodes, 2019-2021), co-executive producer / co-producer (12 episodes, 2017-2021), co-executive producer / executive producer (11 episodes, 2017-2021), Chief Operating Officer (8 episodes, 2021), executive producer (4 episodes, 2017-2019), makeup department head / key makeup artist (18 episodes, 2017-2023), hair department head / assistant hair stylist (18 episodes, 2017-2022), additional make-up/day play hair / third makeup / additional hair stylist (14 episodes, 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Grip / a dolly grip / dolly grip (8 episodes, 2017-2019), board operator / lamp operator (8 episodes, 2017-2019), director of photography (8 episodes, 2017-2019), B Cam/Steadicam Op / b camera/steadicam operator (8 episodes, 2017-2019), Additional grip / additional grip / best boy grip (8 episodes, 2017-2019), 2nd AC: 'b' Cam / 2nd AC: b Cam / camera production assistant (8 episodes, 2017-2019), Additional grip / additional grip / electrician (8 episodes, 2017-2019), set photographer / still photographer (8 episodes, 2017-2019), 2nd AC: 'a' Cam / second assistant camera (8 episodes, 2017-2019), lighting technician (8 episodes, 2022-2023), first assistant camera: B Camera (7 episodes, 2019-2021), second assistant camera (6 episodes, 2021), A camera and Steadicam operator additional photography / a camera operator / a: camera operator / a: camera/steadicam operator / b: camera/steadicam operator (5 episodes, 2022-2023), digital imaging technician (4 episodes, 2017-2019), additional electrician (4 episodes, 2017-2019), first assistant camera: "b" camera (4 episodes, 2017-2019), A Camera / A Camera Operator (3 episodes, 2023), hydrascope crane technician (2 episodes, 2021-2023), Steadicam/B Camera Operator (1 episode, 2021), 2nd Assistant Camera / B Cam 1st Assistant Camera (1 episode, 2021), b cam 1st assistant camera (1 episode, 2021), casting associate (26 episodes, 2017-2023), casting associate (24 episodes, 2017-2023), loop group/voice casting / Loop group/voice casting (16 episodes, 2021-2023), loop group/voice casting (16 episodes, 2021-2023), extras casting assistant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), costume assistant / set costumer (8 episodes, 2017-2019), set costumer / assistant costume designer (8 episodes, 2017-2019), tailor/seamstress (4 episodes, 2017-2019), milliner/ager/dyer (4 episodes, 2017-2019), wardrobe supervisor (4 episodes, 2017-2019), principal set costumer (4 episodes, 2019), assistant costume designer (1 episode, 2021), additional editor / assistant editor (16 episodes, 2017-2021), post-production assistant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), editor / supervising editor (2 episodes, 2021-2023), location manager (14 episodes, 2021-2023), location production assistant (1 episode, 2022), script supervisor (4 episodes, 2017-2019), transportation coordinator (8 episodes, 2017-2019), transportation coordinator (7 episodes, 2021), transportation coordinator (2 episodes, 2019-2021), production assistant (16 episodes, 2017-2021), production assistant / animal wrangler (9 episodes, 2017-2019), catering services (8 episodes, 2017-2019), Production Assistant/Art/Driver (8 episodes, 2017-2019), ket set production assistant / production assistant (8 episodes, 2017-2019), craft services assistant (8 episodes, 2021), Covid-19 Production Assistant (8 episodes, 2021), production assistant / location assistant manager (7 episodes, 2019-2021), production assistant (6 episodes, 2022-2023), Volunteer PA / production assistant (5 episodes, 2019-2021), production assistant (5 episodes, 2022-2023), first assistant accountant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), basecamp production assistant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), key production assistant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), production coordinator (4 episodes, 2017-2019), production associate (4 episodes, 2017-2019), production accountant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), payroll accountant (4 episodes, 2017-2019), assistant production coordinator (4 episodes, 2017-2019), Location Production Assistant (4 episodes, 2022-2023), production assistant (3 episodes, 2017-2019), construction coordinator (1 episode, 2021). We are rarely told about upper-level Roman officials, other than Pilate, Herod, and Herod's children. [72], Dallas Jenkins's father, Left Behind author Jerry B. Jenkins, has contributed a novelization of each of the show's first two seasons. Gaius Marius was a strong and brave soldier and a skillful general, popular with his troops, but he showed little flair for politics and was not a good public speaker.

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