American actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” reportedly embraces Islam while in Saudi Arabia for a new project. Multiple outlets cite accounts that he accepted the faith during his stay in the Kingdom, where he is filming “7 Dogs.” One report says Esposito recites the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, while another describes him praying in connection with the announcement.
The coverage links the news to a post by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, shared on social media. The posts reportedly include a video showing Esposito praying, alongside a statement about his acceptance of Islam.
The articles describe the development as a personal religious decision made during filming, but they do not provide detailed confirmation from Esposito himself beyond the reported social-media materials. No additional information is included about the timeline of his conversion beyond the period he is said to be working in Saudi Arabia.
