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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.
Follow Kevin SorboIG: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo
X: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo
Guest ResourcesWebsite: https://sorbo-studios.com
Kevin Sorbo on Wikipedia … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Sorbo
Kevin Sorbo on IMDb … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001757/
Against the World (Documentary): https://streamingplatform.com/against-the-world
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
Call to ActionSupport the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61
Follow Keith on all social media platforms:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza
IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza
ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza
X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza
TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza
Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza
Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/
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Up Next on Reza Rifts
Stay tuned for more candid, funny, and deeply human conversations with actors, comedians, filmmakers, writers, and entertainers from across the Hollywood universe. On Reza Rifts, every episode brings you closer to the people behind the work and the stories that shaped them.
#RezaRifts #KeithReza #KevinSorbo #Hercules #Andromeda #WhatIf #SoulSurfer #Hollywood #Acting #Directing #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #Perseverance #EntertainmentPodcast
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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.
Follow Kevin SorboIG: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo
X: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo
Guest ResourcesWebsite: https://sorbo-studios.com
Kevin Sorbo on Wikipedia … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Sorbo
Kevin Sorbo on IMDb … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001757/
Against the World (Documentary): https://streamingplatform.com/against-the-world
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
Call to ActionSupport the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61
Follow Keith on all social media platforms:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza
IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza
ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza
X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza
TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza
Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza
Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/
Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!
Up Next on Reza Rifts
Stay tuned for more candid, funny, and deeply human conversations with actors, comedians, filmmakers, writers, and entertainers from across the Hollywood universe. On Reza Rifts, every episode brings you closer to the people behind the work and the stories that shaped them.
#RezaRifts #KeithReza #KevinSorbo #Hercules #Andromeda #WhatIf #SoulSurfer #Hollywood #Acting #Directing #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #Perseverance #EntertainmentPodcast

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