From Aladdin to Daniel: Mena Massoud on Faith, Film and the Fiery Furnace

From playing Aladdin to portraying Daniel in a biblical epic, Mena Massoud is stepping into a very different kind of role.

In Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, Massoud portrays the biblical figure Daniel, a character whose story centers on faith, courage and remaining committed to God under intense pressure. The actor has also spoken about how his Christian faith drew him to the story.

Watch the full story as Mena Massoud takes audiences from the world of Aladdin into ancient Babylon and one of the Bible’s most powerful stories of faith.