The Chosen
S0E247 —
In My Words: Simon Z's Transformation from Warrior to Disciple
Air Date: 2025-02-23
Runtime: minutes
Overview
It's more than playing a part: it's personal. That's how The Chosen cast feels. After many seasons walking in their footsteps, each actor is deeply invested in their character's journey. And in this series-In My Words-they share that journey with you.
Leading us off is Alaa Safi. From a warrior trained to kill to a disciple learning to lay down his own life, Simon the Zealot has come a very long way. Alaa walks you through that story and shares some strong connections with his character.
Main Cast
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Jonathan Roumie (Jesus of Nazareth)
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Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter)
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Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene)
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Paras Patel (Matthew)
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Noah James (Andrew)
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George H. Xanthis (John)
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Abe Bueno-Jallad (Big James)
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Joey Vahedi (Thomas)
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Giavani Cairo (Thaddeus)
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Jordan Walker Ross (Little James)
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Shaan Sharma (Shmuel)
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Kirk B.R. Woller (Gaius)
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Vanessa Benavente (Mary, Mother of Jesus)
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Austin Reed Alleman (Nathaniel)
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Alaa Safi (Simon Z)
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Luke Dimyan (Judas Iscariot)
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Amber Shana Williams (Tamar)
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Lara Silva (Eden)
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Nick Shakoour (Zebedee)
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Ivan Jasso (Yussif)
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Elijah Alexander (Atticus Aemilius)
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Reza Diako (Philip)
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Brandon Potter (Praetor Quintus)
Crew
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