'Breaking Bad' actor Giancarlo Esposito converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia, viral video surfaces online: WATCH

In a video that has been shared on social media that has now gone viral, 'Breaking Bad' actor Giancarlo Esposito has converted to Islam in Saudi Arabia. The video was shared on Instagram by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh.

Turki captioned the post saying, "The star of the film Seven Dog and Breaking Bad Giancarlo Esposito recites the two testimonies and shares the prayer team yesterday in the Al-Bad Mosque, a relief from dealing with Muslims during filming in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the video is taken yesterday with the employees of Salah Company 🇸🇦❤️🙏🏻 Praise be to Allah."

How netizens reacted

congratulations ❤️ i can't believe that allhumdullilah allah hedayat you @thegiancarloesposito

The impact of Saudi Arabia was incredible globally this is amazing

Allah guides whom He pleases. Congratulations Brother Giancarlo Esposito and Jazakaallahu Khair Brother Abu Nasser Turki Alalsheikh for your efforts and that of the film crew. One of many people who have been guided to Islam through the positive efforts of Saudis

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Dear Father God, please grant my friend Turki strength, healing, and peace. May Your light guide the doctors, bring relief from pain, and restore health in Your perfect timing. In Jesus name Amen.

Giancarlo Esposito has long been lauded as a charismatic, scene-stealing thespian and commander of roles who’s worthy of leading man stature. But it might be surprising that for first the time, it’s actually official.