History Trivia / JesusBro

* SerendipityWritesThePlot: Ryan Mitchelle notes in the producer’s commentary notes that he had wanted [[spoiler:Sarah, as God, to descend on a scissor-lift, the machine thus literalizing the DeusExMachina trope]]. Production constraints meant they had to just use the stairs instead, when Ryan notes has sufficient metaphorical implications in and of itself.

* DoingItForTheArt: Creator/BradJones himself commended the director of photography AJ Young for rigorously studying the cinematography of several Pure Flix movies in order to perfectly emulate the style of the religious films ''Jesus Bro'' satirizes.

* CreatorBacklash: Due to a very public failing out with Jones, Creator/AllisonPregler regrets ever appearing in the film.

* DearNegativeReader: Brad released [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CexP_eCo-FM a video]] responding to the Dove Foundation's critique of the movie. Considering he wrote the movie to lampoon movies that the Dove Foundation would approve of, he more than welcomed the feedback. He was even expecting that their criticism would be biased against him, citing that they gave ''Film/OldFashioned'' a 4 out of 5.

** Ryan Mitchelle notes in the producer’s commentary notes that he had wanted [[spoiler:Sarah, as God, to descend on a scissor-lift, the machine thus literalizing the DeusExMachina trope]]. Production constraints meant they had to just use the stairs instead, when Ryan notes has sufficient metaphorical implications in and of itself.

* HostilityOnTheSet: Note that Creator/AllisonPregler never shares a scene with neither Doug nor Rob Walker. Due to the real life fallout between them, this was likely done to avoid this trope. Allison has mentioned on her tumblr that while she had no love for the brothers, she was still able to work with them because they're adults. However, when a fan asked Allison on Twitter about working with Doug during filming, Allison replied that one time the only place to sit was next to her, so he stood.
* RealLifeRelative: Dave Gobble's wife Sarah plays [[spoiler:God]].
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:

** According to a post on Brad's tumblr, his former fiancee Violet Rinorea was originally going to play Elizabeth, but Creator/AllisonPregler played the part instead after Brad and Violet broke up.
** Ryan Mitchelle notes in the producer’s commentary notes that he had wanted [[spoiler:Sarah, as God, to descend on a scissor-lift, the machine thus literalizing the DeusExMachina trope]]. Production constraints meant they had to just use the stairs instead, when Ryan notes has sufficient metaphorical implications in and of itself.

* ActorAllusion: During the rapture scene, Fard Muhammed’s character Carlos is seen wearing an army outfit and sunglasses that make him look like Fard’s “General Anesthetic” character from ''WebVideo/PopQuizHotshot''.
* CastingGag: Amusingly enough, Dave Gobble (the atheistic Rickhead) and Creator/AllisonPregler (the Christian Elizabeth) share their respective character's beliefs in real life.
* DearNegativeReader: Inverted: The Dove Foundation actually asked Brad Jones for permission to publish a review of the film and he approved despite being told beforehand that it would receive a score of 0 out of 5 doves. The DVD box was subsequently updated to proudly showcase that score and a statement from the review itself.

* HostilityOnTheSet: Note that either Rob or Creator/DougWalker and Creator/AllisonPregler don't have any scenes together. Due to the real life fallout between them, this was likely done to avoid this trope. Allison did mention on her tumblr that while she doesn't have any love for neither Rob or Doug, she was still able to work with them because they're adults, though when a fan asked Allison on Twitter about working with Doug, Allison replied that one time the only place to sit was next to her, so he stood.

* CastingGag: Amusingly enough, Dave Gobble (the atheistic Rickhead) and Creator/AllisonPregler (the religious Elizabeth) share their respective character's beliefs in real life.

* DuelingWorks: During production on ''Jesus, Bro!'', a real religious movie called ''Let There Be Light'' with the exact same plot of an atheist converting to Christianity after a near-death experience was announced. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbO1mTZLWY In his Midnight Screenings review]] Brad noted that it was surreal how similar the two films were and at times [[PoesLaw you couldn't tell which was real and which was a parody]].
* HostilityOnTheSet: Note that neither Rob or Creator/DougWalker and Creator/AllisonPregler don't have any scenes together. Due to the real life fallout between them, this was likely done to avoid this trope. Allison did mention on her tumblr that while she doesn't have any love for neither Rob or Doug, she was still able to work with them because they're adults.
** When a fan asked Allison on Twitter about working with Doug, Allison replied that one time the only place to sit was next to her, so he stood.

* HostilityOnTheSet: Note that Creator/DougWalker and Creator/AllisonPregler don't have any scenes together. Due to the real life fallout between them, this was likely done to avoid this trope. Allison did mention on her tumblr that while she doesn't have any love for Doug/Rob, she was still able to work with them because they're adults.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Christian singer Carmen Lichiardello was contacted for a potential role/cameo in the film, but couldn't do it due to scheduling conflicts.

* HostilityOnTheSet: Note that Creator/DougWalker and Creator/AllisonPregler don't have any scenes together. Due to the real life fallout between them, this was likely done to avoid this trope.

** Ryan Mitchelle notes in the producer’s commentary notes that he had wanted [[spoiler:Sarah, as God, to descend on a stairlift, literalizing the DeusExMachina trope]]. Production constraints meant they had to just use the stairs instead, when Ryan notes has sufficient metaphorical implications in and of itself.

* RealLifeRelative: Dave Gobble's wife Sarah plays God.

** According to a post on Brad's tumblr, his former fiancee Violet Rinorea was originally going to play Elizabeth, but Creator/AllisonPregler played the part instead after Brad and Violet broke up.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Christian singer Carmen Lichiardello was contacted for a potential role/cameo in the film, but couldn't do it due to scheduling conflicts.

* DoingItForTheArt: Brad Jones himself commended the director of photography AJ Young for rigorously studying the cinematography of several Pure Flix movies in order to perfectly emulate the style of the religious films Jesus Bros satirizes.

* DoingItForTheArt: Brad Jones himself commended the director of photography AJ Young for rigorously studying the cinematography of several Pure Flix movies in order to perfectly emulate the style of the religious films Jesus Bros satirizes.

* CastingGag: Amusingly enough, David Gobble (the atheistic Rickhead) and Creator/AllisonPregler (the religious Elizabeth) share their respective character's beliefs in real life.

* DoingItForTheArt: Brad Jones himself commended the director of photography AJ Young for rigorously studying the cinematography of several Pure Flix movies just so he could perfectly emulate the style of the religious films Jesus Bros satirizes.

* DoingItForTheArt: The cinematography isn't generic StylisticSuck, it deliberately emulates the style of the religious films it satirizes.

* DearNegativeReader: Inverted: The Dove Foundation actually asked Brad Jones for permission to publish a review of the film and he approved despite being told beforehand that it would receive a score of 0 out of 5 doves. The DVD box was subsequently updated to proudly showcase that score and a statement from the review itself.

* CastingGag: Amusingly enough, David Gobble (the atheistic Rickhead) and Creator/AllisonPregler (the religious Elizabeth) share their respective character's beliefs in real life.

* IronyAsSheIsCast: Creator/AllisonPregler as Elizabeth, a professing Christian in RealLife.