Meet our man of action, Alaa Safi (a.k.a. Simon the Zealot)

Simon Z is defintiely one of my fave characters next to Jesus and Matthew.

Good job Dallas for finding this Gem for God's purpose.

What an amazing actor! And also very humble ✨

Amazing actor and stunt man - so talented!!!!

i just love Simon Z!!!!!!!!!

One of my favorites!! The scene pairing Simon the Z & Matthew is absolute gold. Love it.

I love Zee! So masculine but gentle as well. Very dedicated to Jesus!

I delighted that he is being interviewed. I d love to see more of him.

I've loved the Chosen all along. Recently, when I say my rosary, I ask for one hate-filled heart to tip towards mercy and goodness. Every day I ask; one soul for one prayer. Then one day I was watching the Chosen and realized Simon embodies exactly what I have been asking for in prayer (from Zealot to Apostle). Doing research, I realize Simon the Zealot is the most obscure of the 12 apostles. I'm amazed to realize that this show gives purchase to my prayers and a possible way to elevate Simon from obscurity aside from the miracle of his redemption by our Lord. The world needs redemption. Pray! All this to say, Simon has become one of my favorite characters in the series. Thank you!

Season 2, episode 4 with Simon the Zealot and his brother has been my favorite. The entire episode was one plot twist after another. It was so well written, directed and acted. Everything about it is Emmy gold. Ever since this episode, Zee has been my favorite character. Alaa is a very talented actor.

Father GOD❤️ Bless Alaa Sari and His humble soul. I believe You have Helped him achieve much in His life in the face of the enemy and whatever things he has had to battle & that is so beautiful to me, YOU’RE AWESOME CREATOR OF HEAVENS AND EARTH 💕

💙😊✝️ Simon Z ♥️ Indiana Jones 😍

Alana is an amazing human. I admire him greatly.

My mind is blown because he looks like the twin of my brother-in-law who is also Moroccan. Same nose, same mouth, same eyes, face shape except my brother-in-law has a darker complexion. Anyway, he's a talented actor on a great show. 👏

Alaa is amazing stunt performer and even better actor! Zee is my favorite disciple in part because of the way Alaa carries himself when he plays him

What an incredible talent you are with a beautiful heart.

Great ! Love him !

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I love this character portrayal! ☺️☺️☺️ Really wonderful!!

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Simon the Zealot (and matthew) is my favorite character and the 2 part episodes when they introduced his character (season 2, episode 4-5) I love how tough he looks on the outside but soft and obedient to Jesus on the inside 😭🤍

I am writing this Easter Week of 2024. I have been wanting to just express a moment in Season 3 when Z has been caught by the the Zelots. Alaa's beautiful presence and his portrayal of his conversion touches me everytime I see it. And I have cycled through all 3 seasons uncountable times.
My favorite part is how Allaa;s face show the depth of his conviction and love. His inner peace. As the zelots walk away without killing him, just those few seconds he went through so many emotions and then the tiny smile! Award winning!

Hes one of my favorites! Humble and deliberately protective.

Alaa Safi. He is one of my favourite. His humbleness. Such a beautiful soul ❤

He's a beautiful man. I really love him and he's one of my favorites characters.

I can’t get enough of the background of the entire production of this blessed team. Bless Dallas for showing the world more about our Savior.

What a lovely man.

Such a classy, kind guy.

Hmmm interesting. I never knew abt him being really such a martial arts kinda guy. Good choice and story for Simon Z.

Before his arrival on set i actually never knew that one of the Lord's disciples was a former zealot assassins. I mean that's sooo cool, my mind was blown away.
I'd like an assassin's creed game featuring the order of the zealots and simon himself.

Alaa Safi. You are wonderful actor. Love you. And very talented. Oh and hot hot.❤❤❤❤. From Della Warren. Fan.

One of my favorites for sure … Simon zee (Alaa)
is amazing

I love when Alla said How did this Guy got on the roof so fast!

How did Dallas find Alla!

Zee is always there to help!

I loved his scene with Judas and how he demonstrates to Judas about washing his tunic in S4. There was so Much meaning into that conversation. It was amazing. 👏👏👏

I´m so glad you did this interview with Alaa, he´s a great Z, I knew he was special and now we know why ! God bless you Dallas for putting together this incredible cast and bring Jesus closer to us .

I love Alaa Safi…he is one of my favorites. Great actor! There is something in him that tells me he is a beautiful soul. Excellent performance!

hii from France

I love Z so much and his acting.

This man is so handsome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

Alaa Safi is a favorite of mine. I completely believe him in his role as a zealot turned apostle of Jesus. Plus, his off-camera persona seems sincere and classy in the best way.

Hello Alaa

Alaa is such a great actor. Physically active in the show. And become so humble after following Jesus on the show.

He's definitely a FAVORITE

Bravoooo Alaa 👍👍👍👍👍

He's so cool!!!!!

Perhaps because of his subservient role as a Zealot, Z seems to 'get it' more than the others. He's not always questioning, he just does.