Vertical Dramas, Bollywood Pace & British Accents – Mike Kelson Shares All

Описание: Join Jen Cooper as she chats with British actor Mike Kelson, whose 35-year career spans theatre, film, TV, and the fast-growing world of vertical dramas. From his first surprise experience on a vertical set to leading roles in Mafia’s Obsession, Mafia Lover, and The CEO’s Wife is a Secret Boss, Mike reveals what it’s really like filming these intense, quick-turnaround projects in the UK.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
🎬How Mike Kelson went from theatre and pop rock music to over 400 screen roles
🎬Why the UK vertical drama scene has grown so rapidly in just a year
🎬Adjusting to the unique filming style and tighter framing of vertical format
🎬Behind-the-scenes of Mafia’s Obsession, Wolfless Luna, and other standout projects
🎬Advice for aspiring actors starting out in the industry

Whether you’re a vertical drama fan, an aspiring actor, or curious about this growing format, Mike’s stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at a rapidly changing corner of the entertainment industry.

⏱️Timestamps
00:59 – Growing up in South London
01:28 – Early passions: acting and music
02:26 – Variety of acting jobs in the UK
03:04 – Favourite roles and career highlights
03:35 – Memorable on-screen deaths
04:18 – How Mike first encountered vertical dramas
06:15 – Key differences between vertical drama sets and traditional film sets
09:06 – Roles in Mafia Lover and Mafia’s Obsession
12:05 – Fan engagement and community around vertical dramas
15:31 – Growth of the UK vertical drama scene in the past year
23:40 – Potential for more localised British vertical drama stories
27:43 – Advice for aspiring actors
29:58 – Recommended classic British films

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Welcome to Vertical Drama Love, your ultimate destination for all things vertical drama! Vertical Drama Love is dedicated to celebrating and exploring the captivating world of vertical dramas—short-form video series designed specifically for vertical viewing on smartphones. Originating in China, this innovative format has rapidly gained global popularity, offering viewers fast-paced, engaging storylines filled with beloved tropes like enemies to lovers, contract marriages, and supernatural elements.​

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