Key Takeaways
- Despite not having a real-life twin, Shirer convincingly played the roles of Elizabeth and Cynthia, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
- The filmmakers used AI to blend Shirer’s face onto her sister-in-law’s body, along with green screen techniques, to create seamless twin interactions.
- While not a twin, Chrystal is an accomplished author known for bestselling books like She’s Still There and Kingdom Woman.
After watching The Forge, many fans have been left wondering about Priscilla Shirer’s supposed twin sister. The curiosity stems from her convincing portrayal of twin sisters Elizabeth and Cynthia in the film.
Surprisingly, Shirer doesn’t have a twin in real life—she played both roles herself, showcasing her incredible range as an actress.
Priscilla Shirer has long been celebrated as one of the most versatile actresses in the entertainment industry.
Her performances consistently captivated audiences, but The Forge presented a unique challenge.
Playing two distinct characters within the same story required her to stretch her abilities like never before.
Rather than shy away, Shirer embraced the challenge, delivering a performance so seamless that many viewers were left questioning whether she had a real-life twin.
Behind the Scenes: A Blend of Talent and Technology
In an interview with 96five, Shirer revealed how the filmmakers brought the twin characters to life.
Her sister-in-law served as her body double for certain scenes. With similar physical features, her sister-in-law played the “backside” of either twin while Shirer acted out the scenes.
Using the wonders of Artificial Intelligence, the filmmakers digitally placed Shirer’s face on her sister-in-law’s body in scenes where the twins appeared together. Shirer explained:
And whenever I was in the scene. With my twin. The backside of the twin sister is her so we just had to film. Everything in opposite directions. And then using the wonders of AI, they were able to put my face on her body when we were in the screens together.
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The process also involved extensive use of green screen technology.
The filmmakers would film Shirer as Elizabeth in one take, then remove the green screen and shoot the same scene again with her as Cynthia.
The effort paid off, earning widespread praise from fans and industry professionals alike. One viewer commented on Instagram:
I absolutely think you guys did an amazing job! Keep pushing the boundaries and making faith based movies!!!!
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Another fan, who had worked on the movie, wrote:
Loved working with her and the whole cast and crew and watching this magic happened right before my eyes. What a blessing!
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Priscilla Shirer’s Real-Life Sister
While Shirer doesn’t have a twin, she does have a sister—Chrystal Evans Hurst—who is equally accomplished in her own right.
Chrystal is a bestselling author known for her book She’s Still There and her collaboration with their father, Dr. Tony Evans, on Kingdom Woman.
In addition to Chrystal, Priscilla has two brothers, Jonathan Evans and Anthony Evans, both of whom are also successful in their respective fields.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Priscilla Shirer’s father is the Dallas mega-church pastor.
- She was born in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Priscilla is married to Jerry Shirer. The couple have three sons together.
