The Fox News Rundown A New Perspective On The Life Of Jesus
Dec 25, 2025
Tarik Makarem, a classically trained actor, shares his transformative experience portraying Jesus in the series 'Jesus: Crown of Thorns,' discussing the emotional toll and complex characters he encountered. He highlights how the show adds historical context to Jesus' life. U.S. Senator Tim Scott delves into redistricting debates, emphasizing the role of faith in American history and discussing his new book, 'One Nation Always Under God.' He also explores strategies for building a diverse Republican coalition and the implications of gerrymandering.
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Casting Changed Him Deeply
- Tarik Makarem described an intense emotional transformation when he was cast as Jesus and felt a different energy entering his life.
- He said filming Garden of Gethsemane left him physically and emotionally drained and changed him permanently.
Context Humanizes Biblical Figures
- The series uses extra runtime to explore political and human contexts around Jesus, making perceived 'villains' sympathetic.
- Makarem argues this context reveals fear and dilemmas that propelled the story rather than one-dimensional power grabs.
Reclaiming His Real Name On Set
- Makarem shared how reclaiming his birth name, Tarek, happened on set and moved him to tears when his trailer bore the name.
- He said playing Jesus gave him the courage to be his true self after years of using the stage name Rick.