Hot Debate Guy -- Maybe I'll Be an Actor Now (VIDEO)

Gregory Caruso, the guy who stole the show during the 2nd Republican debate is keeping his options open since becoming instantly famous, and he's considering acting.

The 24-year-old has a connection to Patrick Schwarzenegger. They both went to USC and Patrick owns a pizza joint at The Grove, the famous mall owned by Gregory's dad, Rick Caruso.

And that brings us to how Gregory got the primo seat in the debates. Rick Caruso is a huge Republican force in California, pouring money in various campaigns. In politics, money buys access and in this case seating.

Gregory's working on a documentary about American-made merchandise for men.