You shoot it around a certain location whether it is in order or not. During the 10-day production of the Touched by an Angel episode, Merket was scheduled to perform for only three days. Although John Diely was on the set for the duration, Roma Downey was the only other main character to show up during that period. Despite the lack of continuity, the performance felt more realistic to Merkert than have his experiences on stage. On stage you've got to belt it out so they can hear it in the last rows.
Every emotion has to be big.
TV and film acting feels more like reality. After beginning his career on a high school stage in southern California, Merket has watched his reputation expand beyond the realms of a movie extra to playing smaller roles in movies and TV episodes. Although his attention has been focused upon several productions, including Touched by an Angel, Promised Land and a number of Latter-day Saint commercials, Merket has also performed in three movies this year. As a member of a predominantly LDS culture, Merket is often asked how morals can be maintained in a Hollywood environment. Merket recognizes the concern, but emphasizes that actors need to decide what morals they will maintain before setting foot on stage.