Kevin Sorbo, renowned for his roles in “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “Andromeda,” has taken the Twitterverse by storm due to his recent remarks about Hollywood.
In a video tweet, Sorbo is seen asserting that he had been “completely blacklisted” in Hollywood, attributing this to his conservative beliefs. He further revealed feeling “pressured to leave” the industry.
Kevin Sorbo recalled being dropped by his agent and manager because of his Christian beliefs and conservative views. He explained that he believes Hollywood is a “one-way” street when it comes to tolerance. He said, “It was sad to me, you know, my manager and agent for so many years said that we can’t get you jobs anymore, work with you because of you being a Christian, being a conservative.”
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Kevin Sorbo revealed that he faced professional repercussions in Hollywood for several years due to his Christian beliefs and conservative stances. The 64-year-old actor achieved worldwide recognition for his role as the Greek demigod Hercules in the popular series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” which ran for six seasons from 1995 to 1999. However, he has previously said he became the “original cancel culture guy” after he began airing his political and religious views on social media.
Sorbo’s tweet has elicited a mixed response, with supporters expressing sympathy for his predicament and critics denouncing his comments. Check few of the comments:
- “Keanu Reeves is a hero, Kevin Sorbo is a zero! Would you agree?” – Brittney?@AZ_Brittney
- “Kevin Sorbo is speaking the truth. Hollywood hates Christians!” – Brigitte Gabriel @ACTBrigitte
- “Kevin Sorbo isn’t even good at acting like a Christian.” – Drew Emery @InlawsOutlaws
- “Kevin Sorbo can’t get acting jobs because he’s a shitty actor, his Christianity is not the reason. There are plenty of people who believe that are gainfully employed.” – Mrs Johnson ? @MrsJohnsonAZ
Beyond his Hollywood statements, Sorbo has drawn criticism for his stance on various issues, including abortion and immigration. He has professed pro-life views and advocated for the construction of a US-Mexico border wall.
The veracity of Sorbo’s claims about being blacklisted remains unclear. However, his views has ignited a broader conversation concerning the intersection of politics and Hollywood.
