Hercules actor Kevin Sorbo complains that Hollywood is 'not masculine anymore'

There was a time when Kevin Sorbo's words were listened to because he was relevant. It was at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st that the actor became a television reference thanks to, among others, 'Xena, the Princess Warrior' (1995-2001). You can see him here with Xena herself: the actress Lucy Lawless.

Of course, the hero had his own series, 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' (1995-99), and he would also appear in 'Andromeda' (2000-05). Sorbo was the King of the Olympus.

Since then, the actor has not lacked work and joined in more than 140 projects between cinema and television. But none of them really stood out.

For ordinary movie consumers, even if they have a basic knowledge of Hollywood, it could be difficult to cite a single Kevin Sorbo project that is not Hercules.

Nowadays, the actor is mostly known for his controversial statements and conservative politics. As he himself claims, he's lost out on jobs because he's not 'woke.'

His latest target in the public debate, causing a controversy in 2023, is the supposedly 'effeminate' men of Hollywood, like Timothée Chalamet.

In an opinion piece titled 'Woke Hollywood,' Kevin Sorbo criticized the film industry's current standards of masculinity and the fact that conservative, macho men like him have fewer opportunities to work.

"Today’s society has a serious problem understanding masculinity," comments the actor in his essay. He mentions Timothée Chalamet and Billy Porter (in the photo) as examples of his argument.

"There is a crisis of masculinity," says Kevin Sorbo. He claims that feminists have conquered 'modern men' by subjecting them to their thirst for primal desires.

He added: "Everywhere we look, bold, confident and self-assured women eclipse the passive men who silently fade into the background. In the basement."

Sorbo seems to feel a particular animosity towards current stars who, according to him, do not display a sufficiently virile style: "GQ’s 2019 best-dressed man, Timothée Chalamet, for example, often wears clothes that, well... let’s just say your grandfather wouldn't have been caught dead dressed like Chalamet."

Of course, he made comparisons: "Our favorite movies are heavily populated with brawny macho men. I should know – I made a name for myself in the industry playing a Greek half-god."

Even supposedly 'manly' men like Chris Hemsworth and Henry Cavill (photo) are not his eyes: "America today needs warriors; protectors; responsible and committed fathers. We certainly don’t need another MCU-esque superhero."

The statement would undoubtedly secure Donald Trump's support, but it's not likely to get any love from Hollywood. The industry may have already turned its back on Sorbo because of his conservative statements and ideology.

If Kevin Sorbo was already complaining about having little work in the industry, it doesn't seem like these statements are going to help him much. Or does he think that producers will suddenly change their minds and cast him instead of the present-day superstars?

No, he probably doesn't think it will land him blockbuster movies. Sorbo is doing this to promote his next work, a book called 'The Test of Lionhood.' And since you now know about it, we must admit he did a pretty good job in terms of PR.

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