Hollywood’s evolution over the years has prompted reflection, and actor Kevin Sorbo, renowned for his role as Hercules in the 1995 movie of the same name, has voiced his concerns about the changes. In an article titled “Let’s Make Hollywood Manly Again,” the 65-year-old actor suggests that a perceived anti-man campaign has been underway in the American film industry for the past two decades.

Sorbo contends that there’s a trend of showcasing bold and confident female characters who overshadow passive men, portraying them as retreating into the background, the basement, or the past. He claims that fathers have become targets, depicted as “bumbling, useless idiots” in woke Hollywood narratives, contributing nothing to their families or communities.

While some argue that recent superhero movies feature plenty of manly characters dominating the industry, Sorbo disagrees. He believes society misunderstands masculinity and emphasizes the need for on-screen male figures that viewers would want their sons to emulate and their daughters to date.

Sorbo criticizes the normalization of androgynous men, referencing Billy Porter, and takes a swipe at actor Timothée Chalamet, known for his distinctive fashion choices. However, his comments take a problematic turn when he launches into a transphobic tirade, expressing disapproval of Chalamet’s outfits.

Sorbo also suggests that men face issues due to alcohol, drugs, video games, pornography, and entertainment, without providing concrete evidence. He asserts that America needs responsible, committed fathers and protectors, emphasizing that Hollywood should be providing heroes for boys.

His statements have sparked controversy, with many expressing dissatisfaction and deeming them excessive and out of touch with contemporary perspectives.