Actor Kevin Sorbo Denounces Hollywood’s Treatment of Conservative Voices as Exclusionary Behavior

Actor Kevin Sorbo has publicly criticized what he characterizes as Hollywood’s discriminatory practices toward creators with conservative or Christian perspectives. In remarks to Fox News Digital, Sorbo contended that the entertainment industry operates a double standard that effectively penalizes professionals who hold traditional values, likening the behavior to juvenile intimidation tactics.

“I find it like they’re seventh grade mean girls,” Sorbo said of Hollywood’s approach to blacklisting conservative and faith-oriented voices. “It’s just ridiculous and childish to me. We all have different opinions. There’s nothing wrong with that.” The veteran actor of “Hercules” made these comments while discussing his latest project, a drama titled “Elijah Peel.”

The film, backed by executive producers Willie and Korie Robertson from “Duck Dynasty,” tells a true-inspired narrative of a rock musician whose successful career unravels following addiction and destructive personal choices, culminating in a near-fatal cardiac event. Sorbo portrays the character’s talent manager, struggling to prevent the protagonist’s complete professional collapse. The story follows the artist’s spiritual awakening after encountering a young girl whose faith compels self-reflection.

During the interview, Sorbo expanded his remarks to address addiction as a multifaceted struggle encompassing spiritual dimensions alongside physical and psychological factors. “Most definitely,” he responded when asked whether spiritual conflict plays a role in addiction battles. “I think it covers all those bases.”

Sorbo also stated he has directly witnessed what he identifies as spiritual darkness during his career in Hollywood. “I think there’s a lot of demonic stuff going on out there,” he said, criticizing institutional efforts to eliminate Christian and religious references from educational settings and public buildings.

The actor drew connections between these removal efforts and America’s historical religious foundations, noting the removal of Bible instruction from schools in 1964 and contemporary objections to religious plaques in Ivy League institutions. “When does it end?” Sorbo questioned, referencing instances where students seek removal of historic religious symbols from century-old buildings.

Sorbo acknowledged that conservative professionals in Hollywood operate under considerable pressure, observing that many industry peers privately thank him for his public stance while remaining circumspect about their own beliefs. “It’s the conservatives that are in the closet now because they saw me get canceled,” Sorbo remarked, noting he continues securing work despite perceived industry resistance.

“Elijah Peel” emphasizes redemption narratives that Sorbo believes have become scarce in contemporary Hollywood filmmaking. The actor expressed his attraction to projects featuring genuine transformation stories grounded in faith and moral recovery. “I like movies that have redemption in them because we don’t do many of those anymore,” he stated, underscoring his conviction that the industry has abandoned such positive messaging.