Saturday, July 15, 2023

Prime-Time Supporters: Derek Yates


I can't believe it has taken me so long to spotlight model and actor Derek Yates.  I first discovered Derek's work as a model on Model Mayhem a few years ago and loved following his work with many of my favorite photographers.  

Derek by David Vance

Although Derek's been acting professionally for over a decade now, I think it was his recent appearance on How I Met Your Father that really grabbed my attention, and the attention of many sites covering, and uncovering the male form.  Although the sit-com used an eggplant emoji, a large one, to cover Derek's danglers, he gave his fans a better you with a selfie on social media, showing far more than that damned eggplant would let us see.

Next 2 shots from WagnerLA

The actor's sexy shower scene in episode four of Minx also gave us plenty to talk talk about, not to mention, leading so many to record, re-watch, and make caps.  Although actor Taylor Zakhar Perez was clearly wearing a prosthetic, it's unclear if Derek and the other actors showering were showing the real thing.  

Next image by Adam Tyree

Perez's prosthetic looked pretty fake and Yates and the others showering had pretty penis' that looked far more real.  For his part, Yates seems like the mystery.  When a fan on Twitter asked if it was real, Yates replied with, Inquiring minds would love to know. 😏

Derek by 80 Photo

It's sort of perfect that the actors shirtless strike photos are what motivated this post.  Despite the fact that some big, well known actors are the ones getting most of the attention, it's supporting actors like Yates that strike is really about, and who will benefit the most depending on the results.

How I Met Your Father

Stars of hit shows will be fine, but it's the supporting and guest actors that really need to be considered when discussing residuals.  Networks used to order 20 plus yearly orders of episodes, but they've been ordering fewer and fewer.  They've also been ordering fewer scripted series, relying more on reality and game shows.  


Streaming networks have shortened seasons, some as few as 4 or 6 episodes a year.  That makes it almost impossible for writers and supporting actors to count on making a living giving there are fewer and fewer opportunities for consistent work.  Hoping for a short strike, with positive results for Derek and all of the other hard working supporting actors out there.  The one's who don't get the big paychecks, or the magazine covers.  They're the ones the strike is really all about.

Minx (Derek showering directly under window)

Derek Yates on Instagram / Twitter

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