One of the films currentlymaking waves at the box office isJesusRevolution. Set during the early 1970s,Jesus Revolutiontells the story of Greg Laurie, a young man searching for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie street preacher. Together with Pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of his languishing church to an unexpected revival of radical and newfound love, leading to what Time Magazine dubbed a “Jesus Revolution.”
Directed byJon ErwinandBrent McCorkle,Jesus Revolutionis a faith-based true story polished in its filmmaking and inspirational in its storytelling.
Check out the cast and characters ofJesus Revolutionbelow.
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9Joel Courtney as Greg Laurie
Joel Courtneystars as Greg Laurie, a young man who has lost his way through the haze of drugs and bad acquaintances. When Greg hits rock bottom he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie-street preacher who helps Greg find his faith and purpose.
Joel Courtney made his film debut as the lead inSuper 8, the retro sci-fi adventure directed byJ.J. Abrams. Roles would follow in horror moviesDon’t Let Me GoandMercy,before starring in the Netflix rom-comThe Kissing Boothand its two sequels. Courtney would also feature in numerous television productions, such as the short-lived CW supernatural seriesThe Messengersand an appearance inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
8Kelsey Grammer as Chuck Smith
Kelsey Grammerstars as Chuck Smith, a pastor who faces continuous dwindling numbers in his church. When he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a hippie Street preacher from San Francisco, Smith becomes in tune with a growing community of young Christians who want to be seen and heard.
Kelsey Grammer first came to prominence with viewers through his role as psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane in the sitcomCheers, and then inthe spin-offFrasierfor which Grammer won Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. Grammer also won acclaim for his voice work, particularly for his award-winning performance as Sideshow Bob inThe Simpsons, and as Stinky Pete the Prospector inToy Story 2. Grammar would also star in numerous film projects such as the military comedyDown Periscope, the superhero filmX-Men: The Last Standwhere he portrayed Dr. Hank McCoy aka Beast, and the medical dramaThe God Committee. Coming up, Grammerwill reprise his role as Frasier Crane in the Paramount+ reboot.
7Anna Grace Barlow as Cathe Martin
Anna Grace Barlowstars as Cathe Martin, a young woman who has become disillusioned with the “drop in, tune out” attitude of her friends, and finds solace in a growing Christian community of young believers, where she meets her future husband, Greg Laurie.
Anna Grace Barlow is known for her role as Bethany Stevens in the TV seriesScream Queens. She would go on to have recurring roles inThe FostersandThe Young and the Restless, as well as the comedy seriesThe Big Leap.
6Jonathan Roumie as Lonnie Frisbee
Jonathan Roumiestars as Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie preacher who, along with pastor Chuck Smith, laid down the seeds for a religious movement among the counter-culture Christian youth.
Jonathan Roumie is known for his acclaimed performance as Jesus Christ inThe Chosen, the crowd-funded historical dramathat centers on Jesus and the different people who met and followed him. Roumie is also known for his voice-over work, especially in the video gamesEvolveandThe Darkness II.
5Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Charlene Laurie
Kimberly Williams-Paisleystars as Charlene Laurie, the mother of Greg, whose party lifestyle and emotional manipulation have ostracized her son.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley made her film debut as Annie Banks, the daughter of Steve Martin and Diane Keaton inFather of the Bride, a role for which she was nominated for several awards and she would reprise in the sequelFather of the Bride II. Williams-Paisley is also known for her co-starring roles in the sitcomAccording to Jimand in the dramaNashville.
4Julia Campbell as Kay Smith
Julia Campbellstars as Kay Smith, the wife of pastor Chuck Smith, who supports her husband’s decision to take his congregation in a radical new direction, even if she is not all that comfortable with the church’s new hippie members.
Julia Campbell is a prolific actress who has appeared in countless TV series, most notably the soap operaRyan’s Hope, the cult comedyHerman’s Head, and the sci-fi dramaHeroes. In the film, Campbell is best known for her role as a mean girlinRomy and Michele’s High School Reunion.
3DeVon Franklin as Josiah
DeVon Franklin stars as Josiah, a journalist who chronicles the new movement of young Christians. Although first skeptical, Josiah is won over by the conviction of these hippie Christians, resulting in his now famous 1971 Time Magazine cover story titled “The Jesus Movement.”
DeVon Franklin, an in-demand preacher, and the best-selling author made his mark in the movie business as a film producer with faith-based films such asMiracles from HeavenandThe Starunder his banner. Franklin was also a senior vice president of production at Columbia TriStar, where he oversaw successful film productions The Karate Kid and The Pursuit of Happyness.
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2Nic Bishop as Dick Martin
Nic Bishopstars as Dick, the disgruntled father of Cathe who is skeptical of her new association with the church and is even less impressed with her new youth minister boyfriend Greg.
English-born Australian actor Nick Bishop is best known to US audiences as medical investigator Peter Dunlop in the first two seasons of the medical dramaBody of Proof, and also as Navy SEAL turned contractor billionaire Ryan McQuaid inCovert Affairs. Dunlop is also known for his role as Detective Peter Baker in the Australian soap operaHome and Away.
1Charlie Morgan Patton as Connie Frisbee
Charlie Morgan Pattonstars as Connie Frisbee, the wife of hippie preacher Lonnie, who, while supportive of her husband’s mission, finds that their marriage has suffered from his newfound popularity.
Charlie Morgan Patton starred in the comedy seriesDated, and has appeared in the miniseriesAirport Security Squadand theEd Helmscomedy seriesRutherford Falls. Patton also stars in the sports comedy80 for BradyalongsideSally FieldandJane Fonda.
