"The Chosen has let me honestly explore my spirituality." - George Xanthis S15E08
UNDISTRACTED with Laura BennettShow Notes
Our guest today is Australian actor George Xanthis, who plays John on 'The Chosen', the global hit series about the life of Jesus and his disciples. The next season is one the biggest as they face the crucifixion of Christ and in this episode, George not only talks about that, but about how a local Sydney boy got this gig, pressure to be a religious icon and how his spirituality has evolved during filming.
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