I spend a lot of time watching the comedy series, ‘Til Death‘ on Netflix, so when I saw that we’d be featuring Shawn Carter Peterson, I instantly said, “Hey…it’s UPS Mitch!” But, after Pitch Perfect 2 took the #1 spot on its opening weekend (May 15-17) and raked in over $69.2M, the whole world now knows Shawn as ‘Dax’. Here, he shares his journey to a successful career in acting, and offers fellow actors some key advice.

“Pitch Perfect 2” came out s(w)inging on Friday, giving “Mad Max” a fast and furious box office beatdown! The highly anticipated sequel has such momentum that some fans have already seen the inspiring loony, tune-filled hilarity numerous times... and it’s only been out one day! Amidst all the opening hype and hoopla, Examiner was lucky enough to catch a few precious minutes with one of the newer members of the cast, rising star Shawn Carter Peterson.

If he’s not already there, Shawn is fast approaching that vital tipping point in his career, that moment when his face, mannerisms, voice, or some other aspect ignites that spark of recognition and America goes, “I remember him, he was the guy in...” In Peterson’s case, that list of possibilities is as impressive as it is long: “The Host,” “The Starving Games,” “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Southland,” “Castle,” “Bones,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Entourage,” and more.

Shawn Carter Peterson portrays Dax in the upcoming musical dance flick Pitch Perfect 2. This movie is more than just a sweet tune with a toe tap and a shake of the hip. Viewers can learn a few things after they’ve watched this production.

Peterson says Pitch Perfect 2 teaches audience goers that, “even when all seems lost, [you can] find the silver lining and go with it — It will take you through to the winner’s circle!”

In this type of production there are a few opportunities to steer off track from the exact scripting. “Getting to improvise with one of the best in the business was a major highlight. Acting can be very collaborative, but not everyone sees it that way. When Keegan-Michael Key says ‘Hey, lets have some fun with this!’, you know you’re about to go on the ride of a lifetime,” says Shawn.

SYMPHONY OF TALENTS. Shawn Carter Peterson continues to make waves on both the big and small screens, as well as behind the camera. DA MAN catches up with the multi-talented, up-and-coming artist. - See more at: http://daman.co.id/online-exclusive-feature-shawn-carter-peterson/#sthash.8GU9OUjr.dpuf

​"...You are now officially dubbed by me as “Mr. Do It All”  …you’re a burgeoning director and producer…when do you have time for friends, family, and that special lady?

LOL….Oh, I make time!  I’m a very social person so it’s part of my make up that I have to get “hang time”…and as far as my special lady?  I DEFINITELY make time for the Misses! I’d have it no other way!!..."

In the film, you’re working with Soairse Ronan and Diane Kruger. What’s it like working with them, especially Diane Kruger, who’s been in the business for so long?

Shawn Carter Peterson: Diane Kruger was really, really great. It was funny because when I went for my wardrobe fitting, I had to go in the hair and makeup trailer and she was in there getting her hair done on the first day. I was a little starstruck because I watched her work in Inglorious Basterds and I had to take that moment and honor that and be like, “Hey, I thought you were awesome.” To get to work with her kind of made you feel like, “I’m doing something right. I’m in this kind of company; I’m doing something right.”

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