Director Paul Syrstad Reimagines Acts in ‘Testament’ and Preps for the Tolkien-Lewis Movie

Crosswalk Headlines Contributor

Updated Jul 24, 2025

Paul Syrstad is a filmmaker known for blending faith and imagination in bold, cinematic ways. In this interview, he discusses "Testament," his new Angel Studios series that reimagines the book of Acts in an alternate modern-day setting. He also previews his next project, a film exploring the friendship and creative legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

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