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David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo (/oʊˈjɛloʊwoʊ/ oh-YEL-oh-woh; Yoruba pronunciation; born 1 April 1976) is a British actor, director and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was appointed as an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama. Oyelowo rose to prominence for portraying Martin Luther King Jr. in the biographical drama Selma (2014) and Peter Snowden in the HBO film Nightingale (2014), which garnered him critical acclaim. He also achieved praise for his roles as Louis Gaines in The Butler (2013), Seretse Khama in A United Kingdom (2016) and Robert Katende in Queen of Katwe (2016). He has also played supporting roles in the films Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Help (2011), Lincoln (2012), Red Tails (2012), and Jack Reacher (2012). On television, Oyelowo has played MI5 officer Danny Hunter in the British drama series Spooks (2002–2004) and Javert in the BBC miniseries Les Misérables (2018). He also provided the voice for Agent Alexsandr Kallus in the Lucasfilm Animation series Star Wars Rebels (2014–2018) and Holston Becker in the Apple+ drama series Silo. He stars in and co-produces the 2023 Paramount+ western series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Oyelowo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Oyelowo
Scribes and Pharisees
for Scribes and Pharisees in Paradise Regained
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"Paradise Regained" is a poignant and introspective adaptation of John Milton's poem that delves into the themes of temptation, faith, and redemption. Set in the arid wilderness of Judea, the series follows the transformative journey of Jesus Christ as he confronts the Devil's temptations following his baptism. The narrative explores the profound inner struggles of Jesus as he seeks to understand his divine purpose and the weight of humanity's sins. As the series unfolds, viewers witness the intense psychological and spiritual battles that Jesus faces in the desert, where he is tempted by the Devil with promises of power, wealth, and worldly glory. Through these trials, the series examines the nature of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of inner strength in the quest for truth. In addition to Jesus and the Devil, the series introduces a cast of supporting characters who contribute to the exploration of faith and temptation, showcasing the varied responses to spiritual crises. The series culminates in a powerful revelation of Jesus's mission and the promise of salvation, as he emerges from the wilderness reaffirmed and ready to fulfill his divine calling.
