Up and coming actor Ethan Herisse took some time to chat with us about how he got in the business and landing his big break in the 4 part series “When They See Us,” directed by Ava DuVernay.

The Herisse family (Ethan, parents Henry and Carline, and his two little sisters Kerry-Ann and Naima) moved to Burbank, California in 2012 so that Ethan could pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Ethan has appeared in many television shows and films including Big Time Rush, Go On, About a Boy, Born in a Bottle, The Mindy Project, Key and Peel, Miss Virginia and When They See Us (Central Park 5). Ethan enjoys spending time with friends, reading, hiking, playing basketball, and video games. He also holds a junior black belt in taekwondo.

You can watch all four episodes of “When They See Us” on Netflix. Check out the trailer below.