Kelsey Grammer leads "Jesus Revolution," a film based on the true story of Pastor Chuck Smith, who opened the doors of his congregation to welcome the youth of the 1970s and the "hippie" generation. It is co-directed by Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle from a script co-written by Jon Gunn and Jon Erwin.
“When God comes in here and brings me a hippie, I'm going to ask him what it's about because I don't understand,” Grammer says in the trailer.
“Jesus Revolution” opens on February 24, 2023 in theaters, with a special preview event on February 22.
Directors: Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle
Writers: Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Greg Laurie
Stars: Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kelsey Grammer
Inspired by a real movement, "Jesus Revolution" tells the story of young Greg Laurie raised by his struggling mother, Charlene (Kimberly Williams-Paisley), in the 1970s, according to the official synopsis. descend on sunny southern California to redefine truth through all means of liberation. Everything changes when Laurie meets Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie), a charismatic hippie street preacher, and pastor Chuck Smith (Grammer), who have opened the doors of Smith's languid church to a stream of wandering youth. What unfolds becomes the greatest spiritual awakening in American history. Rock and roll, radical love, and newfound faith lead to a "Jesus Revolution" that turns a counterculture movement into a world-changing renaissance.
The Jesus Revolution was a term coined by Time in 1971 about a divided nation coming together to "check their preconceptions at the door and form a movement by listening to each other and looking beyond their own beliefs."
Grammer recently announced that the "Frasier" revival is confirmed on Paramount+, with the Emmy-winning alum returning as the series' lead and executive producer. The long-awaited reboot has been in the works since 2018, with Paramount+ announcing its development in February 2021. The revival will be written by "How I Met Your Mother" writer Chris Harris and "Life in Pieces" screenwriter Joe Cristalli. , who both also executive produce.
The estimated 10-episode series will focus on Frasier's next chapter in a new city, leaving Seattle behind. Most of the original "Frasier" cast members are not expected to return as series regulars, but they are rumored to be reprising their respective roles for cameo appearances, much like the "Cheers" characters occasionally appeared on the spin-off. off "Frasier".
“Jesus Revolution” opens in theaters on February 24.