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Actors Who Play Peter, Andrew and John Reflect on ‘The Chosen’s’ Cross-Cultural Appeal

Three actors in the hit series The Chosen say the show resonates across cultural and political divides because it highlights the universal...
Updated Apr 17, 2025

The actors who portray Peter, Andrew, and John in The Chosen say the series resonates across ethnic and political divides by offering a universal message of hope while authentically portraying the humanity of its characters. Shahar Isaac, Noah James and George Xanthis are three of the most recognized faces in the Bible-based, Jesus-centric series, which continues its theatrical run Easter weekend with a Season 5 "binge fest" in select theaters where fans can watch all three parts of what has been branded The Chosen: Last Supper.

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Originally published April 17, 2025.


Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel. 

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