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Aleks Paunovic From Percy Jackson
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In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with actor Aleks Paunovic, whose towering physicality and grounded emotional presence have made him a standout across genre television. Most recently, he brings the iconic Polyphemus to life in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, delivering a performance that’s equal parts monstrous, tragic, and unexpectedly human.
🔍 What We Dive Into-
👁️ Transforming into Polyphemus The prosthetics, the costume, and the artistry behind creating a believable cyclops on screen.
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🔥 Heat, endurance, and on‑set challenges How extreme weather conditions shaped the shoot and tested his stamina.
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🎭 Finding character beneath the creature Aleks’ approach to performance when his face is partially obscured by makeup.
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🥊 His time on Reacher
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🐐 Stepping into The Greatest Why the Muhammad Ali story resonates with him and what audiences can expect from the new series.