TV & movie star, Aleks Paunovic is thought 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 through the filming of the Netflix action-series Fubar.

Aleks Paunovic was ‘Pumped’ to Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Yeah, nicely 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 probability to satisfy 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 mentioned; ‘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 satisfy 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 pondering of was taking my phrases again as quickly as I mentioned them, hoping he didn’t catch the slip-up, however 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 might have performed the identical factor!”

From Assembly Legends to Making Legendary Water

Apart from making an impression on his film heroes, Aleks Paunovic can also be obsessed with making the atmosphere 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 when you depend Arnie after all!) “One, it’s serving to to eliminate single-use plastic. My buddy Jason Momoa has performed an unimaginable job getting the world to actually 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 recognized Jason for some time and I do know he can be proud that I may be a part of the wave of shifting his imaginative and prescient ahead. The second factor is; we need to help suicide hotline and rehab amenities in every province of Canada. So, when you’re struggling or simply have a second the place it’s essential to discuss to somebody we will help in a small approach. If we will help one person who makes our workforce blissful. And makes me proud to be part of Legend.”

Coming from three generations of boxers, Paunovic loves to coach with the punch bag and exhibits no indicators of stopping. “I simply adore it a lot,” he shares. You’ll be able to catch Paunovik in his newest action-packed challenge; The Silent Service, which can also be Amazon’s first Japanese unique collection and is predicated on the in style manga collection written and illustrated by artist Kawaguchi Kaiji.

All 8 episodes can be found to stream now.