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🎙️ Byte Episode: Aleks Paunovic On Playing The Cyclops
Season 11
Episode 18
Published 1Â month, 2Â weeks ago
Description
In this episode of Byte, Tony sits down with actor Aleks Paunovic, who brings the legendary Cyclops Polyphemus to life in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Known for his towering presence and emotional depth, Aleks delivers a performance that’s equal parts monstrous, tragic, and unexpectedly human.
From the challenges of prosthetics and heat to the delicate balance of myth and emotion, Aleks shares how he approached one of Greek mythology’s most iconic figures—and why Polyphemus is more than just a beast.
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