March 04, 2026
Celebrating Talent: Summer Blalock from Extracted Season 2
Ever since Extracted S2 started, we’ve been getting hundreds of calls from people asking how they can make it on future seasons! Read our exclusive with Summer below, where she told us all about her Extracted journey:
From TikTok to the Wild: “I essentially manifested this! MysticArt found me on TikTok, and honestly, I thought it was a prank at first. Taking that call was a total game-changer—the team believed in me from day one and kept that energy high through the whole process!”
The Wild Reality: “Forget what you think you know; no film crews are hovering over you. When you’re dropped, you are truly alone. We’re talking 30-degree nights with no sleeping bags and real hunger. There’s no faking it out there; your mindset is your only blanket.”
The Stealth Strategy: “I went in wanting everyone to overlook me. I kept my lifeguard background a secret until the rafting challenge! Never underestimate the quiet ones!”
Beyond the Wilderness: “The support has been legendary, but the real win? My brother. We went from being polar opposites who barely spoke to talking every single day. Seeing so many women feel represented by my story makes every freezing night worth it.”
Summer’s Pro-Tips for Applicants:
- BE ABOUT IT: “Stop overthinking and just apply! Go in 100% authentic, the ‘ugly’ parts and the things you’re self-conscious about are exactly what make you stand out.”
- THE BIG THREE: “Master food, shelter, and fire before you hit the dirt. Your mental toughness will take you further than your muscles ever will!”
Although Summer’s time on Extracted ended, you can still follow her incredible journey on her Instagram and Tiktok at @smoky_mtn_summer!
At Team Mystic, we don’t just cast shows, we change lives. Summer is proof that one “Yes” can change your entire world. Are you next? Apply for the shows we’re casting for!