Giancarlo Esposito, the acclaimed actor famous for roles in 'Breaking Bad', 'Better Call Saul', and 'The Boys', has officially converted to Islam. The actor recited the Shahada—the Islamic declaration of faith—alongside cast and crew members of his latest film '7 Dogs', currently being shot in Saudi Arabia.
Shahada Recitation and Viral Video
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh shared a video on social media showing Esposito and four to five others offering prayers in a mosque. The caption stated that the actor accepted Islam after working on '7 Dogs' in the kingdom. The caption read: “Seven Dogs and Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito recited the Shahada and joined his cast and crew in prayer at a mosque yesterday after expressing his satisfaction with the interaction with Muslims during filming in Saudi Arabia. The video shows him yesterday with employees of the Sila Company. Praise be to God.” The video has since gone viral.
About Giancarlo Esposito
Esposito has been a prominent figure in entertainment for decades, known for villainous roles in 'The Mandalorian', 'Do the Right Thing', and 'Godfather of Harlem'. His portrayal of Gus Fring in 'Breaking Bad' remains iconic.
The Film '7 Dogs'
'7 Dogs' is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, starring Esposito alongside Ahmed Ezz, Karim Abdel Aziz, and German Indonesian star Max Huang. The project is one of Saudi Arabia's biggest film productions to date.
