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THE SHOT CALLERS
It’s not easy being a “dick for hire.” Though male performers in the industry
tend to have longer careers than their female counterparts, they still find
themselves at the mercy of directors and studios when it comes to bookings.
That’s not a problem for those fortunate male stars who have proven their staying
power on and off the screen, and have gotten to the point in their careers where
they’re doing the casting and directing.
To get some perspective on the challenges of attaining that goal, we talked to
the ultimate “shot caller”: Jules Jordan. He’s been juggling his time in front of
and behind the camera for more than twenty years, and though he still regularly
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Ryan McLane
Need a good-ol’ Southern boy? Or a jealous boyfriend? Or Norman Bates? Then
McLane is your man. One of the most popular actors among fans and directors,
McLane has proven he can handle everything from parodies to original features,
from dramas to comedies.
Mickey Mod
An underutilized resource, Mickey Mod is debonair but able to turn it on in a
hardcore kink scene. He has a magnetic presence that adds depth to a feature
film—as he did in his AVN Award-nominated roles in Marriage 2.0 (LionReach/
Adam & Eve) and Darker Side of Desire (Sweet Sinner/Mile High Media).
Derrick Pierce
Derrick Pierce is consistently recognized for acting in both lead and supporting
parts. His roles cover everything from comic book villains in Wolverine XXX, The
Dark Knight XXX and Captain America XXX to the leading heartthrob in Magic
Mike XXXL—and a truly twisted turn in Pure Taboo’s Indirect Relations.
Logan Pierce
Pierce won the AVN Award for Best Male Newcomer, but directors are calling
him back again and again for his talents both naked and clothed. He’s becoming
a favorite adult actor not just among directors, but also among co-stars and
fans. His acting chops were really put on display in Jacky St. James’ The Voyeur.
Ryan Ryder
Ryder became a big name in the U.S. adult industry when Axel Braun tapped
him to portray Peter Pan in the Wicked Pictures adult parody. Since then, he’s
delivered stellar acting performances, most recently in The Altar of Aphrodite.
Michael Vegas
With his boyish good looks, Vegas easily delivers any dialogue handed to him,
ably tackling serious roles just as well as comedic ones. He’s worked for a
number of studios—Digital Playground, Wicked Pictures, Sweet Sinner and
Brazzers among them—and is consistently nominated for acting performances.
Top from left: Derrick Pierce (photo by GL Web Media), Logan Pierce. Bottom from left: Ryan Ryder (photo
from Kelly Madison Media’s Altar of Aphrodite), Michael Vegas
Above, Mick Blue on the set of Mick Blue’s Best Day Ever with Abella Danger, Anikka Albrite, Aidra Fox,
Megan Rain and Ana Foxxx (BAM Visions/Evil Angel).
Mick Blue
Three-time AVN Male Performer of the Year winner Mick Blue has also done
his share of directing, with many titles for Zero Tolerance, Mile High Media and
other companies. In 2015, along with wife Anikka Albrite and director Maestro
Claudio, he formed a new company, BAM Visions. Distributed by Evil Angel,
BAM Visions is where Blue has won acclaim for series such as Mick’s Anal Teens.
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