‘God Has Your Back’: Actor Neal McDonough on New End Times Film, Why He Won’t Film Sex Scenes, and His Faith

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

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 will hit theaters Jan. 26.

McDonough told “The Edifi Podcast” it was a “blessing” to be part of the cast and shared some insight on his character, Jonathan Stonagal, a wealthy and influential man central to the “Left Behind” storyline.

“It’s 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,” he said. “And, at times, some of them use their power for obviously malicious intent and … their own betterment.”

Listen to McDonough discuss his 🙏Faith, avoiding sex scenes, and why he wanted to star in “Left
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McDonough said putting these sorts of characters in the spotlight can show people how to be “wary” of those who claim to want to lead but are actually “just for themselves.”

“I think these kinds of tales are so well received by so many people, because it talks about real life,” he said. “You know, there’s the obvious massive scale that this film touches upon but, for me, it’s always the minutiae of the characters. And the characters in this piece are really well-crafted.”