TV & movie star, Aleks Paunovic is understood for towering over his friends in Marvel’s Hawkeye, Snowpiercer, and newest collection; The Silent Service on Amazon Prime Video, however a current assembly with Arnold Schwarzenegger left Paunovic “fan girling” when he met the legend in the course of the filming of the Netflix action-series Fubar.
Aleks Paunovic was ‘Pumped’ to Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Yeah, effectively that’s a narrative,” Paunovic tells M&F. “First off, I had a blast on the present. The forged, producers, and everybody that is part of it was spot on! I hope Fubar goes on for some time and I’ve been an Arnold Schwarzenegger fan since Pumping Iron. Dude is subsequent stage! So, my first day was his final day on set for the season I had a second of, ‘oh no, I’m going to overlook my likelihood to fulfill the person!’” And, I’m fangirling like loopy however attempting to maintain it collectively. So, I requested the Assistant Director if there’s an opportunity that I can simply say ‘hello’. He stated; ‘Probably, wait right here.’
“Just a few moments go by, and I see he and Arnold speaking. Arnold seems to be over at me and nods his head and waves me over. I’m nervous and excited to fulfill the person, I put out my hand to shake his and I say, ‘Thanks for having me on the present. I’m a giant fan, beloved Pumping you… I imply Iron! Pumping Iron!”! He stops me, grabs my shoulder and says, ‘Pumping me? Sorry!, I don’t go that approach!’ and laughs and walks away. All I used to be considering of was taking my phrases again as quickly as I stated them, hoping he didn’t catch the slip-up, nevertheless it was too late and he busted my balls. On the time, I wished to dig myself right into a gap. However man, it was fairly humorous, and an ideal instance of his fast wit and humor. Hell, if I used to be him, I’d have completed the identical factor!”
From Assembly Legends to Making Legendary Water
Other than making an impression on his film heroes, Aleks Paunovic can also be enthusiastic about making the surroundings a greater place, and is behind “Legend”– a brand new responsibly harvested water, sourced from the Rockies with a 7.9 PH stage and set to be launched in April. “2 main issues have me pumped up,” says Paunovik. (3 for those who depend Arnie in fact!) “One, it’s serving to to eliminate single-use plastic. My buddy Jason Momoa has completed an unimaginable job getting the world to essentially take discover and get away from single plastic use along with his water model “Mananalu.” It was a coincidence that this chance got here my approach, and I’ve identified Jason for some time and I do know he could be proud that I will be a part of the wave of transferring his imaginative and prescient ahead. The second factor is; we need to help suicide hotline and rehab services in every province of Canada. So, for those who’re struggling or simply have a second the place you could speak to somebody we can assist in a small approach. If we can assist one individual that makes our staff joyful. And makes me proud to be part of Legend.”
Coming from three generations of boxers, Paunovic loves to coach with the punch bag and reveals no indicators of stopping. “I simply adore it a lot,” he shares. You’ll be able to catch Paunovik in his newest action-packed mission; The Silent Service, which can also be Amazon’s first Japanese unique collection and relies on the common manga collection written and illustrated by artist Kawaguchi Kaiji.
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