Jessica Lynch goes from former prisoner of war in Iraq to actress
American plays president's daughter in Christian film to be released in US next year
Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch is enjoying her latest role, starring in a Christian film currently in production.
But the native of the US state of West Virginia and Iraq war veteran is not sure if acting is her future.
Lynch plays Beth Barlow, the president's daughter, in the JC Films production of One Church.
"It's a lot of stress," Lynch said on Tuesday as she was heading from West Virginia to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to finish filming. "But I have to say I've had fun with it and it's an opportunity. I'm one of those people who says 'never say never' and you never know where life will take me."
President and screenwriter Jason Campbell of JC Films said the drama explored the possible government takeover of churches.
Lynch was captured after her army unit took a wrong turn and came under attack in Iraq in 2003. Eleven American soldiers were killed and six were captured, including Lynch. Her high-profile nighttime rescue from an Iraqi hospital made her an instant celebrity.
"I was kind of thrust into it," Lynch said. "I didn't really have the option. It was 'here you go'. Like everything else that I've done in life, I think perseverance is my life motto now, having that never give up attitude and going for it."