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Noah Fearnley: "This is clearly a format that's here to stay."
British journalist Jen Cooper met with Noah Fearnley, one of the most recognizable faces in Western Duanju. Behind a presence now familiar to millions of viewers, the American actor offers a candid account of his career, his relationship to work, and how the vertical format has profoundly changed his life. Noah Fearnley wasn't destined for acting. He grew up in Connecticut, moved between several American cities, and envisioned himself primarily in American football, with the
Dec 15, 2025


Jordan De Luxe and Jean-Pierre Castaldi as a duo in the Duanju series “King Gandolfi”
On the heights of Goudes and Callelongue, in the heart of the calanques of Marseille, facing the island of Maïre, two anachronistic figures reenact the comedy of the Middle Ages. This is Jean-Pierre Castaldi who plays a massive, gruff but kind-hearted knight, accompanied by a squire overflowing with energy played by Jordan De Luxe. Together, filming for the series King Gandolfi , they revive the spirit of the great adventure duos. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of limes
Oct 24, 2025


American actor Michael Vaccaro has acted in 31 Duanju series in just two years
Amid the hustle and bustle of American studios, one actor quickly made the leap into duanju: Michael Vaccaro. A New Yorker living in Los Angeles, he started out as a child, working in films, commercials, and theater, before finding himself, like many others, interrupted by the health crisis and the strikes that paralyzed Hollywood. It was then that he discovered a new playing field: verticals, or duanju, short fictions designed for mobile devices. As the first American vertic
Sep 7, 2025


Juliette Cécile: an unexpected trajectory towards vertical dramas
On journalist Jen Cooper 's Vertical Drama Love channel, actress Juliette Cécile looks back on her unique career, her notable characters and her way of inhabiting the vertical format. A former French teacher, Juliette Cécile discovered film sets in the United States almost by chance. Spotted for a small role in a blockbuster, she found a new calling there. She quickly made numerous appearances in American productions, before establishing herself in vertical series with a perf
Jun 30, 2025


Nick Ritacco: a face cut out for Duanju
On journalist Jen Cooper 's Vertical Drama Love channel, actor Nick Ritacco looks back on his career, his notable roles and his vision of vertical drama. A rising star in vertical drama, rewarded for his role as M in Crush on the Unwanted Princess , he is now working on a string of productions in a format that is undergoing rapid change. With his assertive presence and intense gaze, he has what we call a real cinematic face, an asset that is not lost on fans or platforms. A f
May 18, 2025
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