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Best known as Gimli in The Lord of the Rings and for roles in Indiana Jones, Rhys-Davies eagerly joined the film on John Newton’s life.

Theobald appeared in a number of films for his friend Christopher Nolan, including the acclaimed Batman Begins.

Playing young John Newton, Thomeo previously starred in two successful Nickelodeon series and hails from Central Florida.

A Dallas native, Underwood began acting young, continued through Dallas Baptist University, and later pursued her career in California.

Born in Brazil and raised in Los Angeles, Turk is steadily rising in Hollywood with an expanding acting career.

A U.S. Navy veteran from Philadelphia, Farrar now works as an actor in both Los Angeles and San Diego.

A former journalist and press secretary for two U.S. Senators, Morris was the host and president of Haven Today from 2000-2023, using his journalistic skills to share the message of Jesus.

After beginning his doctorate at Oxford, Hindmarsh recognized the need for a dissertation on John Newton’s life. Now a leading Newton scholar, he serves as a professor at Regent College in Vancouver and is the scholarly force behind this film and the most recent Newton biography.

Professor of History at the University of Leicester, specializing in religion and politics in the Protestant Atlantic world.

Founder of the John Newton Project, Rouse has dedicated much of her life to studying Newton’s legacy and is the foremost authority on his life and impact.

A music scholar specializing in gospel-pop crossovers and religion, Williams earned his PhD from the University of Bristol and previously taught music for 10 years.

Director of music at the historic All Souls Church in London, Andrews earned a first-class degree in music from King’s College London, with performance training at the Royal Academy of Music, before completing a Master’s in composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire.

The founder of the renowned Kingdom Choir, which performs at royal events in London, Gibson’s ancestral roots in Caribbean African slavery and strong faith in Christ drew her to the story of John Newton’s transformation.

Living with quadriplegia for over 55 years, Tada has found strength in Christ amid her suffering. She has a deep love for classical hymns, including Newton’s Amazing Grace.