Bailey Chase: Leaving California, Finding Faith, and Saying Yes to 'Homestead'
Actor Bailey Chase sits down to talk about his role in the post-apocalyptic Angel Studios series Homestead — a story of survival, leadership, and hope after a nuclear detonation near Los Angeles. Bailey reflects on what drew him to the project, how moving home to North Carolina deepened his faith, and why this role — and life beyond Hollywood — resonates with him personally. Along the way, he also shares glimpses into his career, his character’s journey, and his long-term creative goals.
Highlights
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Why Bailey said “yes” to Homestead and how divine timing played a role
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Moving out of Hollywood and reconnecting with family and faith in North Carolina
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The deep character arc of Jeff Eriksson — hard-nosed, authentic, and growing
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Bailey’s acting roots: from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Longmire
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How life shifts — slower pace, church community, family priorities — reshaped his perspective
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His latest creative ambition: developing a new Angel Studios series based on Chronicles of Kings
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Football days at Duke and how that competitive drive carried into acting
Resources Mentioned
Bailey Chase – Actor most recently seen in Homestead
Featured Film & Series
Homestead (2024) — Post-apocalyptic drama starring Bailey Chase
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Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
