Celebrity Extra: Jesus Revolution
By Dana Jackson
Q: I want to see the new film "Jesus Revolution," but I don't like going to movie theaters. Can I watch it at home on my TV? -- H.W.
A: "Jesus Revolution" is the term Time magazine called an evangelical Christian revival that began on the West Coast in the 1960s and 1970s. The movie of the same name is based on that published article as well as on a real pastor, who is played by Kelsey Grammer ("Frasier") in the film.
Jonathan Roumie co-stars in "Jesus Revolution" as Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic street preacher who resembles Jesus. The actor started out doing guest roles in primetime shows like "Chicago Med" and "NCIS: Los Angeles," but he seems to have found his calling of starring in faith-based projects in recent years. He's played Jesus in three seasons of Angel Studios' "The Chosen," which can be streamed on Peacock.
At the time of this writing, "Jesus Revolution" is only available in theaters, where it's been quite successful, generating more than $45 million. It will eventually be available for rent and/or purchase on the Vudu/Fandango streaming app (and perhaps someday a streaming platform like Prime Video and one of the network or cable channels). However, if you don't want to take a chance on missing it, I'd venture out to your local theater soon.
Jonathan Roumie ("Jesus Revolution"). Photo Credit: Depositphotos
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Q: What is Kiefer Sutherland's new show about? It looks like he's playing Jack Bauer again. -- L.J.
A: While actor Kiefer Sutherland is best known for playing Jack Bauer on the hit Fox action series "24," his new show "Rabbit Hole" is a completely different project and character for him altogether. It definitely caters to Kiefer's fan base, though, but instead of playing a federal agent fighting terrorism, he's a private espionage agent framed for murder.
"Rabbit Hole" comes from the creative minds of Emmy-winning producers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra ("This Is Us"), and the show co-stars Charles Dance ("The Crown") and Rob Yang ("Succession"). The first season consists of only eight episodes, and the first two will premiere on March 26. It's available exclusively on the Paramount+ streaming service.
Sutherland had another successful series after "24" called "Designated Survivor," where he becomes president of the free world after everyone above him in rank is killed in a catastrophic attack. It aired for two seasons on ABC before airing the third season on Netflix. He also recently played President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Showtime original series "The First Lady." Now, whether we'll see him in a silly comedy anytime soon remains to be seen.
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Q: What happened to the period piece drama "Sanditon"? Wasn't it on Netflix? I tried to find it, and it's gone. -- A.K.
A: "Sanditon" recently had its third and final season premiere on PBS. The series is set during England's Regency era, in the early 1800s at a seaside resort called Sanditon. It's based on the unfinished novel by Jane Austen and stars Rose Williams. Andrew Davies, the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning screenwriter who has adapted classics like "Pride & Prejudice" and "Sense & Sensibility," has done a wonderful job carrying out Austen's original vision.
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