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.

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Jason Gupton is a veteran Stunt Performer who's been on Hollywood sets big and small with heavy hitters like Bruce Willis, Francis Ford Coppola, and Ben Stiller. With 12+ years in the film and television industry, Jason has had his fair share of falls, fist fights, shootouts, and car chases.

Since the Fall Guy just dropped into theaters (and recently hit streaming platforms), it felt like the perfect time to sit down with Jason and let him share his thoughts on how newcomers can break into the stunt world.

Eno River Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the film and television industry in North Carolina. Learn more about us at EnoRiverMedia.com.