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Danielle Nicolet on The Flash, Directing Long Time Listener, and Making Thrillers Without Gore
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Lark Voorhies on Saved by the Bell, Lisa Turtle, Fashion, and Hollywood Lessons
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Mel Garcia Tribute
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I lost Mel Garcia today who was one of my best friends, mentors and brother. I love you Mel.
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Kevin Sorbo: From Hercules to Hollywood Perseverance
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In this episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with actor, director, and producer Kevin Sorbo for a candid conversation about longevity in Hollywood, the realities of independent filmmaking, and the persistence it takes to build a lasting career in entertainment. Best known for starring as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda, Kevin reflects on the roles that shaped his career and the lessons he has learned along the way.
The conversation explores Kevin’s experiences with acting, directing, and working across multiple projects, along with behind-the-scenes stories from films like What If and Soul Surfer. He also shares his thoughts on the state of Hollywood, the power of music in film, the importance of connecting with audiences, and why failure, resilience, and perseverance are essential for anyone pursuing a creative life.
Funny, insightful, and full of hard-earned perspective, this episode offers a thoughtful look at success, setbacks, and what it really takes to keep moving forward as an artist.
Guest Bio
Kevin Sorbo is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his starring roles as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda. He also starred in films including Kull the Conqueror, God’s Not Dead, What If, and Soul Surfer, and has directed projects including Let There Be Light. Before his breakout acting success, Sorbo spent years modeling internationally and appearing in more than 150 commercials.
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Guest Resources
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Website: https://sorbo-studios.com
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Kevin Sorbo on Wikipedia … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Sorbo
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Kevin Sorbo on IMDb … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001757/
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Against the World (Documentary): https://streamingplatform.com/against-the-world
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:06 Reflections on What If and Independent Films
05:21 The State of Hollywood and Interviews
07:10 Directing and Working on Multiple Projects
11:19 Experiences with Real-Life Characters in Film
14:27 The Impact of Music in Film
18:58 Comic-Con Experiences and Fan Interactions
21:15 Lessons from Failure and Persistence
24:53 Advice for Aspiring Actors and Creatives
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