How a Tale of ‘What If’ Led Actor Kevin Sorbo on His Own Righteous Path

The ‘Hercules’ star has built a stellar career, sticking to his faith all the while.
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When actor/director Kevin Sorbo, who achieved international fame for his role as Hercules in the 1995–1999 TV series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” read the script for “What If,” he was determined to play the lead character Ben Walker in the heartfelt family film released in 2010.

Luckily, Sorbo had an in with the film’s director, Dallas Jenkins, who has since gone on to his own stardom as a writer, director, and producer of faith-based productions like “Hometown Legend” and “The Chosen.”

Gayle Jo Carter
Gayle Jo Carter
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Gayle Jo Carter, a former entertainment editor at USA WEEKEND, has interviewed high-profile newsmakers for numerous publications including USA TODAY, AARP.org, Survivornet.com, Washington Jewish Week, and Parade.