‘I have found great peace in Jesus’: Kelsey Grammer says he ‘will not apologize for his faith’ as he opens up about his religion after his latest film
Kelsey Grammer said he will “not apologize” for his faith as he spoke about his own religion after his latest film, Jesus Revolution.
The actor, 68, reflected on how his faith and Jesus helped him through the “tragic times” in his life.
Based on the book of the same name by Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn, the film follows the true life story of youth minister Greg.
Kelsey plays Pastor Chuck Smith, who helps him spread the Christian movement in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
In a recent interview with USA Today, Kelsey said, “I had the hiccups. I’ve had some tragic times. I wrestled with them and worked my way through.’
Opening: Kelsey Grammer, 68, has said he will not apologize for his faith as he spoke about his own religion following his latest film Jesus Revolution (pictured November 2022).
Movie: Based on the book of the same name, the movie follows the true life story of youth minister Greg Laurie (Kelsey is pictured as Pastor Chuck Smith in the movie).
“Sometimes rejecting faith, sometimes even rejecting God, at a time when you’re pretty angry about it. Like, “Where have you been?” such. But I came to terms with it and found great peace in my faith and in Jesus.
“This is no gentleman – Jesus changed my life. I won’t apologize for that.
“It’s really uplifting. It’s a good movie. My wife and I watched it together. She was just in tears and said, “This is the best thing you’ve ever done.”
It comes after news that faith-based comedy-drama Jesus Revolution surpassed all expectations, grossing a staggering $15 million in its opening weekend.
Despite being described as “bland” and “slog” by some reviewers, the film has proved a hit with American audiences, with a UK release date yet to be announced.
It was reported that analysts had believed Liongate’s release would earn between $6 million and $7 million in its first weekend, only to smash all expectations.
The official synopsis reads: “In the 1970’s, Greg Laurie and a sea of young people come to sunny Southern California to redefine truth through any means of liberation.
“Laurie happens to meet a charismatic street preacher and pastor who open the doors of a church to a stream of itinerant youth.”
Honestly: In a recent interview with USA Today, Kelsey said, “It’s no Cavalier – Jesus changed my life. This is not something I will apologize for’ (pictured in May 2022)
“What is unfolding is a counterculture movement that is becoming the greatest spiritual awakening in American history.”
The Los Angeles Times described the flick as follows: “Unfortunately, despite the interesting story, the film itself is a dry, scattered drudgery, castrated by all the thorny, contradictory details of the true story.”
Meanwhile, the Austin Chronicle gave the film a two-star rating and Reel Reviews branded it a “fad made for TV-movie.”