The episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians get a weekly release. After the fourth episode's release, many can't help but talk about Alessandro Juliani in Percy Jackson.
Although he simply has a guest appearance on the show, viewers can't help but wonder where they've seen him before. If you're wondering the same thing, this explainer guide will help you out.
But be warned. This contains some spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 4 entitled I Plunge to My Death. If you haven't watched the episode yet, make sure to skip it for now.
What is Alessandro Juliani's Role in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
As mentioned, Alessandro Juliani plays a minor role in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It's a blink-and-you-miss-it moment for those who watched episode 4. More importantly, you might be like the many who recognize the actor but can't exactly remember where you've seen him before.
Alessandro Juliani in Percy Jackson and the Olympians played the role of a security guard on the train. He asks to see the tickets of Percy (played by Walker Scobell), Annabeth (played by Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover (played by Aryan Simhadri).
After showing their tickets to the guard, he takes them to a destroyed room on the train. A woman holding a puppy claims approaches them, claiming to have heard the voices of children.
Affirming their innocence, Annabeth asks the guard if they will be arrested. Despite this, the guard keeps them in the dining room. They soon realize that the woman speaking to them is Echidna, the mother of monsters. Her puppy turns out to be a baby chimera, who stings Percy.
Annabeth springs into action and stabs the monster with her knife. Soon after, they get chased by the guard and the monster.
This is the role played by Alessandro Juliani in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Who is Alessandro Juliani and Where You've Seen Him Before
On Reddit, those who've watched the episode can't quickly identify the actor playing the guard. Thankfully, some recognized him as Canadian actor and singer, Alessandro Juliani.
You might recognize him for his portrayal of Tactical Officer Lieutenant Felix Gaeta on Battlestar Galactica, Emil Hamilton in Smallville, and Jacapo Sinclair from The 100.
He was also in Netflix's adaptation of the comic book series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, where he played the role of Dr. Cerberus. Anime fans might also recognize his voice as L in the English version of Death Note along with its live-action adaptations.
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