Legendary actor Neal McDonough from Band Of Brothers, Yellowstone, Suits, Minority Report and American Horror Story shares his journey from his parents motel in Cape Cod to carving out iconic roles in Hollywood. After getting his shot at the title in Band Of Brothers, he got blackballed for staying faithful to his wife and refusing to do a kissing scene in Scoundrels. After losing everything but his faith, he climbed back to the top as an actor, writer and executive producer, choosing to tell compelling stories based on the human condition. With his wife and his faith as his guide, the 2nd half of his career has been more impactful than the first. Neal shares the brilliance behind the business model of Angel Studios and making profitable films that people want to see. Neal struggled with the idea of playing The Benefactor in The Shift and his wife reminded him that is "the best villain in Hollywood." The Shift has made a huge splash and Neal's portrayal as The Benefactor is getting him more attention then he could of ever anticipated.
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Ep 92: Staying Faithful in the face of woke Hollywood | Neal McDonough |