{"id":23079,"date":"2023-01-31T10:48:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T15:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=23079"},"modified":"2023-03-16T15:23:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T19:23:56","slug":"actor-neal-mcdonough-discusses-his-new-end-times-film-faith-and-personal-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2023\/01\/actor-neal-mcdonough-discusses-his-new-end-times-film-faith-and-personal-policies.html","title":{"rendered":"Actor Neal McDonough Discusses His New End Times Film, Faith, and Personal Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Actor Neal McDonough has starred in no shortage of Hollywood films and TV shows, but his latest project, \u201cLeft Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,\u201d is truly unique.<\/p>\n

The film, which tells the story of what life might look like after the biblical rapture, is directed by Kevin Sorbo, who also stars in the movie and hit theaters on Jan. 26. McDonough\u00a0told \u201cThe Edifi Podcast\u201d<\/a>\u00a0it was a \u201cblessing\u201d to be part of the cast and shared some insight on his character, Jonathan Stonagal, a wealthy and influential man central to the \u201cLeft Behind\u201d storyline.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cIt\u2019s nice to tap into people who are the big decision makers on this planet, and how these people get to power, and how they, at times, use their power for good. And, at times, some of them use their power for obviously malicious intent and their own betterment.\u201d<\/p>\n

McDonough said putting these sorts of characters in the spotlight can show people how to be \u201cwary\u201d of those who claim to want to lead but are actually \u201cjust for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cI think these kinds of tales are so well received by so many people because it talks about real life. You know, there\u2019s the obvious massive scale that this film touches upon, but, for me, it\u2019s always the minutiae of the characters. And the characters in this piece are really well-crafted.\u201d<\/p>\n

The actor openly discussed his Catholic faith and spoke about how God has blessed his life incredibly, including with a loving wife, wonderful kids, and a multifaceted career. McDonough said he\u2019s incredibly \u201chumbled\u201d when he considers all he\u2019s been able to accomplish.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod has given me so much and has blessed me with so much that it\u2019s nice to play characters like this that take me out of me for a moment, and [I] realize, \u2018Holy cow. I\u2019m so fortunate to be the person I am,\u2019\u201d McDonough said. \u201cAnd surrounded by the people that God has surrounded me with.\u201d<\/p>\n

The actor\u00a0said being in front\u00a0of the camera is his \u201csecond happiest place on the planet,\u201d next to being with his wife, Ruve McDonough. McDonough has long made headlines for his refusal to do sex scenes; he was allegedly fired in 2010 from the show, \u201cScoundrels,\u201d over his policies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have to play a lot of villains because I won\u2019t do certain scenes, and that\u2019s fine,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve loved my career getting to play Damien Darhk for all these years, getting to play all these other villainous characters \u2018cuz it \u2026 makes me realize even more how much God has given me.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for the lesson he\u2019s hoping \u201cLeft Behind: Rise of the Antichrist\u201d teaches, he said it\u2019s all about building faith in God and oneself. \u201cBelieve in yourself, believe in yourself wholeheartedly and know that God has your back,\u201d he said. \u201cThose are the tenets we kinda live by in our house.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cPeople are going to say horrible things about you. People are going to tempt you with horrible things. People are going to throw everything off.\u201d But rather than falling prey, McDonough encouraged people to turn to the Lord. Find out more about \u201cLeft Behind\u201d and get tickets\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Actor Neal McDonough has starred in no shortage of Hollywood films and TV shows, but his latest project, \u201cLeft Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,\u201d is truly unique. 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