Filipino theater actor and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Matty Juniosa is adding yet another milestone to his growing list of achievements this year as he joins the cast of the critically acclaimed rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar.
The West End production will be staged at The London Palladium from June 20 to September 5, with Matty taking on the role of Annas.
The announcement was made through the musical’s official Instagram account on April 30, completing the cast lineup for the highly anticipated run.
“from every corner, they have come. introducing the full company of #JesusChristSuperstar,” the post read.
Included in the reveal was Matty’s casting alongside fellow performers Bob Harms as Caiaphas, Billy Nevers as Simon/Alternate Judas, Phil King as Peter, and the Ensemble.
The news was equally celebrated by his talent agency, BBA Management, which shared its pride over the casting.
“We are so proud of @itsmemattyj and can’t wait to see him shine on stage ✨👏,” the agency wrote.
Following the reveal, a wave of support poured in from Filipino fans and fellow theater actors, underscoring the pride felt within the local theater community.
“😍😍😍😍,” wrote fellow Jesus Christ Superstar star Gab Pangilinan.
“Waaaaaaaaaa!!! Would love to watch you Matty! 🥹💯,” fellow Filipino Theater actor and Liwanag sa Dilim star Vien King added.
“Wah!! Kuya @itsmemattyj !!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUU THIS IS V V EXCITIIING!!!” another fan wrote.
Prior to this, Matty appeared in several theater productions such as Kinky Boots, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Ne Zha. He also recently marked his professional theater debut in 2025, playing Sonja in Oscar at the Crown.
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His theater breakthrough coincides with a standout run on Britain's Got Talent, where he recently earned his second Golden Buzzer during the semi-finals. Delivering a powerful rendition of “Dream On” by Aerosmith, Matty impressed both judges and audiences, prompting judge Amanda Holden to give him a live-show Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the finals.
He first secured a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell earlier in March after performing "Purple Rain" by Prince during his audition.
Leading the West End cast of Jesus Christ Superstar is Sam Ryder, who takes on the role of Jesus, alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas Iscariot. The role of King Herod will be shared across the run by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams, and Julian Clary. They are joined by Desmonda Cathabel as Mary Magdalene and David Thaxton as Pontius Pilate.
Meanwhile, Filipino fans will also get the chance to experience the musical closer to home as Jesus Christ Superstar returns to Manila. It is part of a major international tour and is presented by GMG Productions.
It will feature a touring cast that includes Luke Street as Jesus, Javon King as Judas, Ethan Hardy Benson as Pontius Pilate, Grant Hodges as Caiaphas, and Kodiak Thompson as Annas, among others.
Notably, Gab Pangilinan is set to appear in the Manila staging as Mary Magdalene.
Jesus Christ Superstar in Manila will run from May 2 to May 31 at The Theatre at Solaire.