Vinnie Hacker Discusses Transition from Social Media Influencer to Actor and Voice Artist

Vinnie Hacker, a 23-year-old social media personality known for viral thirst traps, is expanding his career into acting and voice work. He recently completed voice acting for the anime series "Sakamoto Days" on Netflix and created a manga titled "The Escape" for Kodansha, publisher of "Attack on Titan." Hacker has also secured a role in the third season of HBO's teen drama "Euphoria," a move described as transcending his online reputation. The interview took place at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Los Angeles, where Hacker reflected on his Seattle upbringing and the emotional impact of his friend Chad's suicide during high school. He revealed that Chad's death led him to break mirrors and act out, struggling with depression while maintaining a public persona. Hacker emphasized the importance of confidence and angles in creating successful social media content, noting that his initial motivation was attention after attending an all-boys school. His mother works as a 9-1-1 dispatcher for the Port of Seattle police, handling suicide calls. Hacker aims to shift from online fame to voice acting, modeling, and acting, with a goal of living on a green hill in Seattle with a dog. He carries Chad's memory in his decisions, viewing his current pursuits as honoring his friend's adventurous spirit. The article includes fashion details, with Hacker wearing brands like Prada, Dior, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton, photographed by Charlie Denis for the CULT100 issue of Cultured Magazine.