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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 rare to be playing someone who inspires you,” the 38-year-old exclusively tells Closer of becoming an advocate for autism since landing the role in 2017. (Matthew is portrayed as neurodivergent in the show).

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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysFor 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.

1 month ago | closerweekly.com | Louise A. Barile |Katie Bruno

After Bette Davis’ curtain call in Broadway’s The Night of the Iguana, she received an unexpected guest in her dressing room. “Joan Crawford went backstage with a copy of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? and said to Bette, ‘I think we should do this,’” Robert Dance, author of Ferocious Ambition: Joan Crawford’s March to Stardom, exclusively tells Closer.

2 months ago | closerweekly.com | Katie Bruno

On Severance, Lumon corporation’s Dr. Mauer, played by Robby Benson, is the testing floor’s chameleon. “I had four wigs, aside from all of my beards and mustaches,” Robby says of the enigmatic character who is Gemma Scout’s jailer, torturer and greatest admirer. “I’m almost 70, so this is my sixth decade of working, and I’m really proud of the work I did in Severance,” he exclusively tells Closer. For fans of Robby’s starring roles in film and theater, Dr. Mauer feels like quite a departure.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katie Bruno

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOn Severance, Lumon corporation’s Dr. Mauer, played by Robby Benson, is the testing floor’s chameleon. “I had four wigs, aside from all of my beards and mustaches,” Robby says of the enigmatic character who is Gemma Scout’s jailer, torturer and greatest admirer.