Vic Michaelis: From Nurse to Star, Defying Expectations

Vic Michaelis is currently in production for the fourth season of their show 'Very Important People,' which films episodes in an eight-day span. Beyond their work on the indie streaming platform Dropout, Michaelis has secured a series regular role as Cheryl Szymanski in the Peacock spy thriller 'Ponies,' starring alongside Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson. Their career has expanded significantly from their early days with CollegeHumor and the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Michaelis expressed a desire to pursue fun, action-adventure roles, citing inspiration from films like 'San Andreas' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' They aim to create cinematic content that their father would be excited to watch, a guiding principle in their role selection. This focus extends to their work with Dropout, which they describe as a creative home where they are inspired to create, rather than simply needing to make rent.

Reflecting on their journey, Michaelis acknowledged feeling adjacent to imposter syndrome, often being cast as a last-minute replacement. However, they are grateful for every opportunity, viewing each role as a chance to prove their capabilities. This gratitude extends to their work on Dropout's 'Game Changer' and 'Very Important People,' which they consider a dream scenario offering significant creative freedom.