Stelio Savante on Hazel’s Heart, The Chosen’s Global Impact, and Why Faith Films Are Surging

Actor Stelio Savante joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss his new family film Hazel’s Heart, a true story set in 1920 North Dakota about a young girl who risked her life to save her siblings during a brutal snowstorm. Savante shares what drew him to the role and reveals the surprising behind-the-scenes detail that much of the film was shot inside an abandoned Kmart using cutting-edge effects. He also reflects on portraying Moses in The Chosen, explaining why the series has resonated worldwide and how its storytelling perspective sets it apart. Throughout the conversation, Savante opens up about how his faith shapes the projects he chooses and why he believes audiences are increasingly drawn to hope-filled, values-driven films.