Hollywood Hunger for Faith, Family Content? Actor Chris Klein Speaks Out

Actor Chris Klein, who has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, is preparing for the release of his latest movie "Bad Counselors," a comedy about second chances and redemption. "At its heart, it's a story about finding grace in yourself and becoming a better person than you were," Klein said. "And that's a story that resonates for all of us." The premise of "Bad Counselors" is certainly comical. "Two frat bros must become church bros, fast," the synopsis reads. "After one wild night ends in handcuffs and a campus police escort, two best friends are slapped with 120 hours of community service due in two weeks, or they’re expelled. Their genius plan? Pose as counselors at a local Christian youth camp, where every sing along, campfire devotional, and trust fall counts toward the clock. Just one problem (okay, three): they don’t like kids, they hate camping, and they have barely set foot in a church." Klein said the movie, which hits theaters July 22-27, offers a story that will resonate with anyone who has "come of age" as it deals with growing, learning, and making life change. The actor said he was drawn to the film because director and screenwriter Chris Dowling is a close friend who he has long wanted to work with. Ultimately, Klein took the role of Pastor Tom, which he enjoyed. "Every once in a while, a character in a story comes around, and where you are as an artist, and where you are in your life, they just line up," he said. "And I really found that with Pastor Tom." While Klein joked he's not becoming a pastor, he said the notion of mentorship and the preacher's standing as a dad was deeply relatable to where he is in his own life right now. "I'm a father. I've come of age. I am now a mentor to young people," he said. "I have two children of my own. You know, my volunteer service these days is spent coaching and supporting my children's goals, and ambitions, and inspirations, and their friends." As for growing interest in faith- and family-friendly entertainment, Klein said he's seen firsthand the "very healthy appetite" that exists for Christian and family content right now. Watch him discuss. CBN News. Because Truth Matters Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2F700club%2Fhelping-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews