Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize American actor Giancarlo Esposito, famous for his role as Gus Fring in the TV series “Breaking Bad,” has converted to Islam during his time in Saudi Arabia.
- Turki Al-Sheikh stated that Esposito officially converted to Islam after his time in Saudi Arabia, where he worked closely with Muslim colleagues on a recent project.
- Al-Sheikh explained that the seasoned actor recited the Shahada and then joined the production team in prayer at a mosque.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize American actor Giancarlo Esposito, famous for his role as Gus Fring in the TV series “Breaking Bad,” has converted to Islam during his time in Saudi Arabia. Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced that the actor recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, while filming in the Kingdom.
Turki Al-Sheikh stated that Esposito officially converted to Islam after his time in Saudi Arabia, where he worked closely with Muslim colleagues on a recent project.
Al-Sheikh explained that the seasoned actor recited the Shahada and then joined the production team in prayer at a mosque. A social media video allegedly captured Esposito praying with the crew, drawing significant online attention.