Queer Representation, Camp & Chaos in Vertical Dramas | Jason Caceres

In this wide-ranging and refreshingly honest conversation, Jen is joined by Jason Caceres, one of the most recognisable supporting actors in the vertical drama world — with over 70 verticals under his belt and counting.

Jason shares how he went from Boy Scout skits and archery trophies to Los Angeles sets, network TV, web series, and finally becoming a staple of vertical dramas. Jason talks candidly about the realities of fast-paced production, queer representation, playing villains, reaction shots, safety on set, and why verticals are quietly doing some things better than mainstream TV right now.

We cover:
🎥How Jason accidentally found his way into vertical dramas through self-submitting
🎥Why supporting roles can mean more work (and more fun) than leads
🎥The reality of filming verticals
🎥The art of the reaction shot — and why “bigger” is always the note
🎥How vertical dramas are expanding queer representation when mainstream TV is pulling back
🎥Where vertical storytelling still needs to evolve

⏱️ Timestamps

02:00 – Boy Scouts, archery & discovering acting
09:51 – Early LA work, YouTube series & first network roles
14:10 – How Jason discovered vertical dramas
23:02 – How verticals differ from web series & TV
31:13 – Playing side characters
41:14 – How vertical dramas are evolving
42:34 – Queer representation in verticals: what works and what doesn’t
57:42 – Upcoming projects & OutTV shows

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