Behind the Disciple: Abe Bueno-Jallad on becoming Big James in The Chosen
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Esther Higham catches up with one of the stars of The Chosen, Abe Bueno-Jallad, who plays the disciple affectionately known as 'Big James'. He shares how digging into scripture helped him draw inspiration for the role.
Released on 18 Jul 2025
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