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Sam Myerson: Conquering Hollywood’s Vertical Entertainment
- Markos Papadatos
- Jan 15
- 5 min read
American author, speaker, and leader John C. Maxwell once said: “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” This quote applies to Sam Myerson.
Aside from being an actor, he is also a model and screenwriter, who is working on his own scripts for future projects.
Vertical Dramas
On starring in vertical dramas, Myerson said, “It has been great! The whole past year has been phenomenal. This industry has been flipped upside down and no one could have really anticipated that.”
“In terms of where the quality is going, I am pleasantly surprised with the type of content that is being produced,” he said. “I think from now until possibly the end of next year, we are going to see another huge leap of content.”
“We are already seeing the massive companies that are coming down and playing in the field,” he said. “After having worked with all of these different apps and companies, I feel I am in a great position.”
‘A Carpenter Christmas Romance’
Last year, Myerson was a part of the Lifetime holiday film “A Carpenter Christmas Romance” where he starred opposite Mitchell Slaggert and Sasha Pieterse.
“That was fun! I had a small part, but it was good though. We had a great director. I just came in for a day and filmed that,” Myerson said.
New Holiday Movie in the Works
On his new holiday film that he is shooting, Myerson remarked, “The new holiday movie that I am filming now ‘A Christmas Drawn Together’ on the East Coast will be a much longer part because I am playing one of the male leads.”
“It’s a really sweet movie, and so far, we are doing it independently,” he hinted.
Sam Myerson — The Screenwriter
Myerson is a writer in his own right. “I have been writing since I was 12 years old, and now, I’m trying to elevate the content with my own original content,” he said. “That’s where I am at right now. I just finished a really fun piece and we are shopping it to different apps,” he elaborated.
“Hopefully, people will see it next year. It will be a fun one,” he hinted.
‘The Bold and The Beautiful’ Experience
Myerson recalled his experience being a part of the hit CBS daytime drama “The Bold and The Beautiful.” “That was a really great experience,” he admitted. “Funnily enough, when I went in for my callback, I was in the elevator going up and there was a really pretty girl in the elevator with me.”
“I didn’t watch the show, and she asked me what I was doing. I told her I was there for a callback. She was nice and wished me ‘good luck.’ Little did I know that was Jacqueline MacInnes Wood in the elevator, and she wound up being my scene partner.”
“When I got the role, and I was on set, I told her, ‘It’s you!’ This is awesome.’ So, we became friends, but I was bummed that the role didn’t turn into something more lucrative,” Myerson noted.
“I’ve read for a bunch of other soap operas but it’s just about finding the perfect fit,” he added.
The Digital Age
On being a part of the digital age, Myerson remarked, “It’s great. It’s so cool to not know what next month is going to look like.”
“Now, I am filming in Ohio, but then, at the beginning of the year, it’s great to not know what I’m going to do. It’s great that I don’t have to be stuck on a specific project for multiple months at a time,” he explained.
“Obviously, the ultimate goal is to do these big studio films, great guest spots, and great series regular roles. In the meantime, I’m having a blast doing what I am doing now. What more could I ask for?” he elaborated.
Mental Health in the Digital Age
Myerson addressed the importance of mental health in the digital age. “It’s extremely important,” he underscored. “I’ve never been a fan of social media.”
“I can’t deny that you have to do it. So, I’m a big proponent doing what you need to do. It’s part of the business. I love using my Instagram, Facebook and TikTok as a safe, fun space,” Myerson said.
“I do shy away from anything that divides people. I want people to come to my social media pages just to have a laugh and have a good time a form of escapism,” he noted.
“During the pandemic, I used my TikTok to get some of my creative juices flowing. That’s when I started doing the comedic sketches, where I would play both characters with anything that came to mind, and people thought I was funny. That took off really, really fast and unexpectedly,” he elaborated.
“Do I think social media is healthy? No, but it’s necessary. So, I use it, and it has provided me with tons and tons of opportunities. It gave me the chance to work with some great people and some incredible companies and brands,” Myerson added.
Stage of His Life
On the title of the current chapter of his life, Myerson revealed, “Going with the Flow.”
2025 Vertical Festival ‘VertFest’ in Los Angeles
Myerson enjoyed being a part of the 2025 Vertical Fest (VertFest), which was held in Los Angeles, California, on August 30th and 31st. “I had such a fun time doing the VertFest,” he exclaimed. “It was nice to see the fans face to face, and get the chance to chat with them.”
“There were one-on-one chats with the fans and group chats with them… overall, it was a really fun experience,” he admitted. “At VertFest was where I met the ‘Vertical Godmother’ Jaxx, and she is so sweet!”
Success
Regarding his definition of the word success, Myerson shared, “Honestly, success means going to work excited and happy. That’s really my main goal.”
“Success is being happy, comfortable, and creative and just working with good and kind people. If I am doing all of these things, then I am super successful,” he acknowledged.
“When people come up to me and they tell me that they liked my movies or my vertical dramas, then I am extremely happy,” he said.
“Also, if I can finish a script that I wrote and bring it to fruition, then that’s a success to me as well. That’s just fun,” he added.
Message for His Fans
For his fans and supporters, Myerson said, “There is no success without the support from the fans. They are the reasons that producers look to you and want to cast you. They are a huge part of it.”
“The producers are looking for a viable option to push the film, and that has everything to do with the fans,” he noted.
“So, if we don’t have the fans, then realistically, we don’t have anything. I try to tell the fans as much as possible how thankful I am for them because they make everything possible,” Myerson said, effusively.