It was on The WB's 7th Heaven that Watson finally gained much recognition for his portrayal as Matt Camden.
In his break from acting on 7th Heaven, he was brought in to write an episode by series creator and producer Brenda Hampton.
During the production, Watson felt "strange" at times due to his being the only male on set, but had "an amazing experience" working with his co-stars.
[citation needed] In 2002, Watson had a starring role as Dave and his alter ego Daisy in Sorority Boys; his performance was met with a mixed reception amid the film being panned.
[7] In a negative review, Lindy Keffer of pluggedin.com lamented that Watson's presence in the film would bring it additional attention.
In 2019, Watson starred in the Showtime drama The Loudest Voice, which tells the story of Roger Ailes and the rise of Fox News.