Actor Dennis Quaid on the 'Biggest Challenge' of His Life: Ronald Reagan, and Finding Jesus

Billy Hallowell : Oct 22, 2024
Faithwire.com

"President Reagan embodied America. He shared principles and the importance of America that were unparalleled, and we need to see that again." -Dennis Quaid

[Faithwire.com] Actor Dennis Quaid has played many roles in Hollywood, but he said portraying former US President Ronald Reagan, the nation's 40th commander-in-chief, in the recently released "Reagan" biopic was the "biggest challenge" of his life. (Screengrab image: via Reagan Movie)

"It was a daunting character to play and the biggest challenge of my life, and I'm really glad I did it," Quaid told CBN News. "I realized that Reagan was not a rich man; he was a humble man. And that's when I made him even greater in my mind."

The actor believes "Reagan," now available for digital download, is essential for audiences to watch as it offers a history lesson about America during the early 1980s.

"If you were born in 1983, you don't really remember the Reagan presidency or what the world was like," he said. "I think it's important to show those who are about 40 years old or younger what the world was like during that era."

Quaid continued, "Those who are older will remember how it felt to be an American during that time period."

The movie star said Reagan himself also offers many lessons for Americans to reflect on, especially amid our divided and chaotic times... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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