Giovanni Cairo on Playing Thaddeus, Faith, and Filming The Chosen Seasons 5 & 6

Actor Giovanni Cairo—who plays Thaddeus in The Chosen—joins Michael to talk about Season 5 (dropping September 28 on The Chosen app), filming the crucifixion in Season 6, and how playing Thaddeus has reshaped his own faith and life.

Episode Highlights

• Why Giovanni originally thought Thaddeus wasn’t a real disciple

• How volunteering and surrendering to God led him to land The Chosen

• Portraying Thaddeus as the “peacemaker” of the disciples

• Behind-the-scenes of filming Season 6’s emotional crucifixion scenes in Italy

• What it was like being part of the early days of The Chosen when it was uncertain if the show would continue

• Why the global impact of The Chosen is unlike anything else Giovanni has experienced in acting

• Giovanni’s engagement story—and how his fiancée’s faith was reignited by the show

Guest Details

• Giovanni Cairo – Actor best known as Thaddeus in The Chosen (Seasons 1–6).

Resources & Links

• Watch The Chosen

• Follow Giovanni Cairo on Instagram

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