Jason Mantzoukas made a hilarious appearance on the talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live recently, where he shared stories about acting with Robert De Niro, his podcast, and the Percy Jackson series.

Mantzoukas, who is set to play a Greek god in the upcoming adaptation of the beloved children’s book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, discussed his experience on the set. When Kimmel asked if he had ever shaved his whole body and oiled it up like Zac Efron did for a role, Mantzoukas responded with humor and wit, jokingly asking if anyone in the audience was wearing clothing with his face on it.

The conversation then shifted to Mantzoukas’ movie Dirty Grandpa, where he had the opportunity to work with Robert De Niro. Mantzoukas shared a funny and nerve-wracking incident on set. He explained how he was told to improvise and be funny, but De Niro showed no reaction to his antics. Despite fearing that he would be fired, De Niro later commented that there was some funny stuff in Mantzoukas’ performance.

The discussion then turned towards Mantzoukas’ podcast, “How Did This Get Made,” which he has been doing for 13 years. The podcast focuses on analyzing and dissecting bad movies, a concept that was unique when they first started. Mantzoukas humorously mentioned that the podcast has taken over his life, joking about how algorithms on streaming services continuously suggest bad movies to him.

Towards the end of the interview, Mantzoukas talked about his role in the Percy Jackson series. He revealed that he initially had no idea how popular the books were and was overwhelmed by the response from kids and their parents. Mantzoukas shared anecdotes of kids offering him character notes and even receiving FaceTime calls from young fans.

Overall, Mantzoukas’ appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live was filled with humor and entertaining stories. Fans can catch him in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series premiering on Disney Plus soon. With his comedic talent and infectious energy, Mantzoukas is sure to leave audiences laughing and wanting more.

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