Christian, musician and actor Lecrae, one of the stars of the upcoming film “Journey to Bethlehem,” talked about this role and what he hopes people take away from the movie.
Hollywood is not a place and an industry known for being especially welcoming of those who openly express and talk about their Christian views and beliefs. In fact, most of the films and television shows they produce push a point of view that is directly against or opposed to Christian beliefs. But one film, scheduled to come out before the end of the year, goes against that trend.
“Journey to Bethlehem” is a musical that tells the true story of Christmas. It follows Mary and Joseph as they make their way to Bethlehem, where they cannot find a room, resulting in the eventual birth of the Savior of the world in a lowly manger.
The movie stars several recognizable people, including Antonio Banderas as the evil King Herod. Another one of those familiar faces who appears in the film is actor and musician Lecrae. The Grammy Award-winning musician, who plays the angel Gabriel, recently sat down and talked about his role in “Journey to Bethlehem” and expressed his excitement about the project.
“I was ecstatic when I found out I got the role for Gabriel,” he said. “I was just over the moon because I knew Adam’s (one of the film’s producers) work and everything that he’s been involved in and the high-caliber level of it. And then the script was phenomenal.”
He later added that he enjoyed playing Gabriel because of how significant and crucial he was to the birth of Jesus Christ. He was the angel sent by God to inform Mary that she would give birth to the person who would save people from their sins.
The clip ends with Lecrae stating what he believes and hopes people who watch the film get from the musical about the birth of Christ.
“I think people will walk away feeling hopeful and full of joy,” he said. “It speaks to a young audience who is wrestling with their purpose and their worth and their value and their meaning.”
“Journey to Bethlehem is rated PG and opens in theaters on Nov. 10.
Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child has come, to us a son is given; and the government has been placed in his hands; and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father Forever, Prince of Peace.”
