Instinct Interview with Kassian Drake: 'One for the Team'

Actor Kassian Drake sat down with Instinct Magazine's Denny Patterson to discuss his breakout role in "One for the Team," an ambitious TV series helmed by Emmy-nominated trans actress and filmmaker Rain Valdez. Portraying trans lacrosse prodigy Nico Ramirez, he quickly faces speculation from his male teammates. As whispers threaten his Ivy League scholarship, Nico is forced to transfer to a new high school - plunging him into a world where he must navigate privilege, prejudice, and personal pressure, all while striving to stay true to his identity. "One for the Team" offers a powerful lens into the intersections of sexual fluidity, gender identity, and racial and cultural diversity, which is often challenged in today's society. Throughout the interview, Drake also opens up about how he became involved with the project, how his real-life experience as a trans man deeply influenced Nico’s emotional core, and why the series arrives at a critical moment in the ongoing debate over trans inclusion in sports. Connect with us 👇 Kassian Drake: Instagram.com/kassian.drake Instinct Magazine: Facebook.com/instinctmagazine Instagram.com/instinctmagazine Instinctmagazine.com Denny Patterson: Instagram.com/dennyp777