Actor and failed GOP candidate Antonio Sabàto Jr. is hoping his latest film project will be the comeback he’s been waiting for since 2003’s Testosterone, a straight-to-DVD film in which he played Pablo, a gay Argentine who disappears under mysterious circumstances.
The filmmakers behind God’s Not Dead recently announced the fourth installment of their hit faith-based franchise and it stars none other than the former Chippendales dancer playing a Christian father whose plan to homeschool his children is thwarted by an overreaching judge portrayed by Fox News’ resident alcoholic very own Jeanine Pirro.
I’m so proud to be a part of this fantastic film with this amazing cast and crew. I can’t wait for you all to see it.
God bless. ???? https://t.co/pqle8Bl1s2
— Antonio Sabato Jr. (@AntonioSabatojr) July 13, 2021
Executive producer Michael Scott says the propaganda film, which hits theaters this fall, touches on several “controversial” themes, particularly the issue of “parental choice” and whether children should be taught things like the Bible, LGBTQ history, and critical race theory in schools against their parents wishes.
“There’s a lot of societal issues we take on,” Scott told Newsweek. “What are our freedoms? What are our liberties? And how much should government control us? It’s timely, considering debates about critical race theory, revisionist history, and prayers taken from schools.”
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In addition to Sabàto and Pirro, the propaganda film will also feature appearances by several other controversial Hollywood figures, including Isaiah Washington, William Forsythe, and Grammy-winning Christian singer Francesca Battistelli.
This will be one of Sabàto’s first major film roles since he was “blacklisted” by Hollywood after appearing at the 2016 RNC, where he gave a speech in support of Donald Trump.
Last year, the anti-masker told Variety that the appearance forced him to “sell everything” and move to Florida, where he got a job in construction.
“I was blacklisted,” he claimed. “All my representatives left me, from agents to managers to commercial agents. I literally had to move, find a new job to survive and take care of my kids.… It’s been terrible. It’s mind-blowing. It’s a disgrace.”
Speaking to Newsweek today, he says he’s excited about his new propaganda film because it has allowed him to “hold on to my beliefs and love for this country.”
“Every parent has a responsibility to know what is being taught to their children and the influence it has on them,” he adds. “If there is something questionable, this film allows you to see you have the ability to speak up and change the direction.”
Watch the trailer for God’s Not Dead: We The People below. Or don’t.
Graham Gremore is the Features Editor and a Staff Writer at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
cuteguy
Yawn
Fahd
The whole idea and the people involved – it’s just deplorable. At least there’s no chance of it being any good and attracting any audience other than the church groups with free tickets.
G-Man
Exactly!
Cam
Drunk and Drunker.
Cam
But enough about my home life, let’s discuss the horrible right-wing movie these two are going to crap out.
Cam
@Cam (Stolen Screename)
Hmmmm, looks like the right wing troll account got angry that I mocked Judge Jeannie and Sabato Jr. Awww, does it upset you to have it pointed out that she can’t hold it together for a single show and mumbles through her monologues? Or what about the fact that her husband went to jail and she was implicated in his crimes? Or that Sabato Jr. like a typical Republican hadn’t done anything in the entertainment industry for years, but then tried to blame being a Trump supporter on the fact he hadn’t been getting roles for 10 years before Trump ran?
LOL! Your troll game is tired and sad.
Cam
@Cam (Stolen Mindspace)
It’s scary when your alter ego’s reading skills are worse than a child’s. Your troll game is sad and weak.
Cam
@CAM (The Troll)
LOL!! Even when you’re trying to steal my screename, you can’t do any better than say “Um, gee, you didn’t read”.
I get it troll, you couldn’t dispute my point that Judge Gee-ni has appeared drunk and unable to function multiple times on her show and has a family history of criminal behavior. And Sabato Jr. lied and claimed Trump support got him blacklisted when he hadn’t been in anything in years.
Sorry your trolling is so weak.
TedV
God’s not dead. But Antonio’s career is.
Vince
He had a somewhat successful D list career way back when he was hot.
Al
Pirro as an actress!!?!?!? She’s had too much word done. When her lips move, the rest of her face remains frozen
jcool
she’s had a lot of experience acting “not drunk” on her show. experience, but not success.
ted
Another movie about their sky daddy… ?
Vince
It’s going to be another rotten tomato hall of fame movie. Last one scored a 10% with the critics.
Harley
I’m sure he’ll sell tens of tickets.
JohnnyBoy2
The plot sounds subtle and nuanced. Not screechy or preachy, at all. Not hammy handed. No dull thud of a message.
jcool
makes me wish siskel and ebert were still around to explain the difficult parts for me
okiloki
Janine is perfectly cast to play a villainous bitch. But doubt she will be able to play a judge convincingly. She hasn’t been able to pull that off after years of trying.
jcool
the trailer doesn’t show the scene with her wearing the dalmation coat
Kanaka4127
Huh. William Forsyth from one of my favorite Rob Zombie flicks The Devil’s Rejects? That’s weird.
Heywood Jablowme
I can imagine these two in a remake of “The Lost Weekend,” with Pirro as the alcoholic and Sabato in the Jane Wyman role.
BaltoSteve
Huh.. so He is finally going the Kirk Cameron Career Path.
jcool
can we expect christmas carols in a mall parking lot?
Cam
It must have killed him when his ex Virginial Madsen had the career resurgence and he didn’t.
spankt
LOL – blacklisted in 2016, what happened before that, he blacklisted himself?.
alex1435
Ahahahahaha…… !
joelk57
In short (no pun intended) he’s just happy to have work….Any work. Obviously given his Co-Star in this mess of a show…..