Actor Ryan Vincent chatted about starring in vertical dramas and “The Disinvited” thriller. He also furnished his advice for hopefuls who wish to go into the acting and entertainment business.
‘The Disinvited’ horror film
The synopsis is: Against his–or anyone else’s–better judgment, Carl decides to crash an event where he is no longer welcome, setting off a day filled with betrayal, violence, heartache, and exes who should never get back together.
When Carl (Sam Daly) discovers he isn’t the only unwanted guest in the desert, he is forced to decide whether to save himself or risk everything for those who have wronged him.
On starring in “The Disinvited,” he said, “It was fun. It was an absolutely legitimate independent film project. That director, Devin Lawrence, was very self-funding, and also just had a baby at the same time. I totally respected everything.”
“It was just such a cool group of people to be a part of because everybody was just really in this sense of a collaboration instead of hierarchy. We were all truly working together and working off of each other’s energy. So that was a fun project,” he elaborated.
“Sam Daly really did a good job, and he brought great energy to the project. I’m glad it worked out the way it did,” he added.
Vertical drama space
On being a part of vertical dramas, he said, “I say this phrase all the time. I feel like I’m on a gravy train with biscuit wheels. It is so awesome! I love it. I get to work constantly. I think last year I worked around 200 days on set where we do 10 to 12 hour days.”
“I love getting to do what I do. Even when the days are frustrating because of various reasons, I don’t long to be anywhere else. It just doesn’t happen,” he observed.
“I’ve been in L.A. for 10 years now,” he noted. “So, I’ve gone through 10 years of auditions and had tons of rejections. While my acting career took a long time, the vertical dramas really gave me the opportunity to work a lot and sharpen my craft.”
“I think verticals have really allowed that to come to the surface and be my identity now. So, I love verticals and I am happy doing them,” he added.
The digital age
On being a part of the digital age, at a time when streaming, technology and social media are so prevalent, he said, “Even though I’m still a little old school, I believe scarcity creates demand still.”
“So, I don’t get super involved with the influencer aspect of social media or anything like that. I’m well aware that it exists though, and it doesn’t bother me at all,” he noted.
“I appreciate what it is, and I understand how it all works. So, I’ll participate in the social media aspect of it when I feel the need to participate,” he added.
Advice for young and emerging actors
For young and aspiring actors, he said, “My advice is so simple. Just educate yourselves, read books, see what happened in film the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and so forth.”
“Watch other people that have been great in certain generations and read their stories. The Marlon Brando book ‘The Contender’ is a great story,” he said.
“It gives you a lot of insights on how to navigate the industry, and it shows how a lot of things have nothing to do with you,” he noted.
“Marlon Brando, for a period of time, didn’t even want to be an actor. He thought it was stupid. He hated it. He wanted to do things that involved social justice, and he wanted to fight for people that didn’t have a voice,” he elaborated.
“So, I think the problem with young talent and actors is that with social media, they are getting so much new, mostly surface level information so fast,” he said.
Vincent continued, “I think they should find out who these old film stars are, what they were doing and how life was back then.”
“My acting coach once made a comment that was exactly on point,” he noted. “He said that if you look at any A-lister actors, when they sit down for an interview, they are not stupid people.”
“They are very well spoken, well read, and they know how to navigate what is going on, and you can’t overlook that,” he noted.
“You can’t just say my pretty face or my luck is going to bring me all the way to the top because it won’t,” he said.
“So, that’s my advice to anybody that’s getting into the game… You must have rhino skin. You have to be committed. This is such a long, long journey and it might not work out the way that you want it to. You need to stick around for the long haul,” he explained.
Stage of his life
On the title of the current chapter of his life, he revealed, “Gratitude”
“My birthday is in May, and it’s a landmark one this year, if that means anything,” he said. “More importantly, as I carry on, I think about everything that I’ve executed and how I lived life previously.”
“Now, I’ve created this space for myself. I’m so grateful that I get to be here right now and be a part of whatever may come. I’m just excited that there’s still things to come,” he noted.
“That’s it… I can’t control it. I’m not trying to. I just do my work. I stay focused and I focus on my health. I’ve got my dog and I got my little place to live, and I’m happy,” he added.
Superpower of choice
If he were to have any superpower it would be “universal empathy.”
Message for fans and supporters
For his fans and supporters, he expressed, “For anybody that has been a fan of mine, I love you. Thank you so much for all the support.”
“I continue to do this with the fans in mind at all times. I think about how I can impact, how I can be a positive force, and to give back. So, I am very grateful,” he acknowledged.
Closing thoughts on ‘The Disinvited’
For fans and viewers, he remarked about “The Disinvited,” “I like this film. It is a fun movie and an edgy horror thriller.”
“Hopefully, it will help people to get things off their minds,” he admitted. “It is not this grandiose thing; it is a moment where the audience can escape.”
“If people watch it, and if it helps them escape for just one second, then the movie fulfilled its purpose,” he concluded.
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