Devoted husband, father of five, devout Christian, political conservative, and Famous actor Neal McDonough says he's 'the unicorn of our culture' glenn beckhe recently sat down for a lengthy interview with actor and producer extraordinaire.
The two talked about several of McDonough's films and series, including “Yellowstone'' and “Band of Brothers,'' but most of the conversation centered on: Angel Studio's latest work “Homestead”McDonough starred in and produced the film.
Set in the remote mountains of Utah after a nuclear bomb explodes in Los Angeles, Homestead follows eccentric prepper Ian, who must make incredibly difficult decisions as more people seek refuge. Draw Ross (McDonough's character). at his mansion.
McDonough told Glenn that she loves acting in films like this because it forces you to think about your own character.
“What will happen? [Ross’] Do you have friends outside the gate? What will happen to the other people around him? … As a man who professes to have faith, how does he deal with that? How does he cope with having so much while those outside the gate have so little? ” he said of his character.
This movie “really makes us question ourselves and our integrity. We call ourselves people of faith. Now, when it comes down to it, are we really that? And that's what I… “That’s what I like about this movie,” he added.
On the subject of tests of faith, Glenn asked McDonough about the decision that nearly ended his career.
In 2010, McDonough refused to do a sex scene with his co-star on the show Scoundrels out of respect and love for his wife, Louv, and was fired as a result.
Glenn played an old clip of McDonough reflecting on those troubled times. I couldn't find a job, and because of that I lost my big beautiful house in Los Angeles, my shiny Mercedes, all my belongings, and my swagger. And as you can imagine, I was really devastated at the time. I guess they thought I was a religious zealot, but I just didn't think it was the right thing to do, and I really love my wife. ”
This bold decision turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to McDonough, despite the early results. His marriage is going well and his job is going well. And his faith, kindled, became stronger than ever.
“I had to experience being crucified to really understand what life is about,” he said. “Looking back, this was the second best thing that ever happened to me, apart from meeting Louv. I'm really happy to be in this position right now.”
Hear more of Glenn and McDonough's conversation about their shared struggle with alcoholism, how Hollywood is changing, and what it's like to work with legends like Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Costner. Including McDonough's perspective on things and “how to live well when fame and fortune are batteries.” Watch the episode above, “Giving Acid to the Soul.”
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