Havelock, North Carolina, isn't Hollywood. But that hasn't stopped actor Jimmy Merchel from pursuing his dreams while putting down roots. Now an award-winning actor, Jimmy knows a thing or two about what it takes to get your foot in the door and get noticed.

From playing intimidating characters in haunted house attractions to appearing as Contestant 42 in MrBeast's Ages 1 to 100 Challenge, Jimmy shares how he charted a career path that ultimately landed him a role in the feature-length film Population Purge.

Casting Carolina is produced by SonicMix Studios.