Aleks Paunovic | Sweet Science & A Bass Riff
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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Aleks Paunovic from the AMC show “Snowpiercer!” Aleks is known for his roles in shows like Hawkeye, iZombie and Van Helsing. Aleks shares his inspiring journey from living out of a van and eating noodles from 7-Eleven to becoming a successful actor…who didn’t even become serious about acting until he was 40 years old. He covers his background in boxing and being in a heavy metal band, as well as his advocacy for mental health awareness. It was a great chat that also touches on his experiences on set, as well as his passions and his joy in the craft.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
04:42 From Music to Acting
05:45 Early Acting Experiences
13:04 Transition to Serious Acting
19:14 Family Background and Influences
23:46 Career Highlights and Collaborations
26:41 Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger
30:25 Playing Complex Characters
31:59 Van Helsing and Snowpiercer
32:40 Boxing and Acting
33:13 Muhammad Ali and Personal Heroes
35:46 Working with Anthony Hopkins
40:00 Mental Health and Canned Water Initiative
44:41 Upcoming Projects and Reflections
45:29 The Seven Questions
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