It was the SEX!

[goflo.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if this is true, but its kind of sketchy on Neal's part if it is.


If he signed on knowing what the role would entail, and then change his mind soon after . . . WTF NEAL!?


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Not cool. :\

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[dorkyalbatross.livejournal.com]

I expected as much and was kind of worried about this the minute he was cast. I love him but he's either going to have to make a compromise ( kissing but no nudity like fellow devout Catholic Jim Caviezel) or think about becoming a producer , forming his own production company so he has more control over his roles.

My only problem with him is how he can say it's his religion keeping him from doing romantic roles when taking the Lord's name in vain is considered a much deeper sin than playing a romantic role? I would think cursing and playing immoral men continually would way more on his mind than kissing a co-star every now & then. But that could also be me tired of seeing him die (seriously you could make a great drinking game on his movies. Down a glass every time he dies. Thank goodness he's hot.)

If his stance on no romance didn't hurt his career before it will now because this is the most public one yet. I respect his choice but I think he's in the wrong profession because Hollywood will only take it for so long. They prefer actors they have more control over and Neal has 3 kids now to support. Though Ruve may be the only woman in Hollywood who doesn't have worry about her husband pulling a Jesse James or Tiger Woods.

[goflo.livejournal.com]

I really think its more of a personal thing with him. He doesn't want to do sex scenes. He wishes to respect his wife, and I'm glad he stood up for his morals. Neal is a great guy, and I hope some decent producers and directors can respect him for his decisions. That being said, television and movies really need to focus more on talent and story rather than just sex nowadays. I'm all for it, but it does get boring after a while.