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Paul Franklin Dano (born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway before making his film debut in The Newcomers (2000). He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his role in L.I.E. (2001) and received accolades for his role as Dwayne Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For his dual roles as Paul and Eli Sunday in Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007), he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. Dano has also received accolades for roles such as John Tibeats in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Alex Jones in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013). His acting portrayal of musician Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014) earned him a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor. Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film Wildlife (2018), based on the novel by Richard Ford. He co-wrote the screenplay with his partner Zoe Kazan. In 2018, he starred in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. In 2022, he played Edward Nashton / The Riddler in The Batman.
When the ancient Greek gods awaken in the heart of modern-day New York City, their timeless rivalries and epic stories erupt into the present, forcing a diverse group of mortals and demigods to navigate a world where myth and reality collide—and the fate of both hangs in the balance. "Olympus Reborn" is a high-concept, character-driven urban fantasy drama that reimagines the legendary events and figures of Greek mythology in a contemporary setting. The series explores how the gods, heroes, and monsters of old adapt (or fail to adapt) to the complexities of the 21st century, while ordinary people discover extraordinary destinies. The show blends epic adventure, family drama, and modern social issues, appealing to fans of Percy Jackson, American Gods, and The Magicians. The gods have been dormant for centuries, their power waning as belief in them faded. But a mysterious cosmic event triggers their reawakening in New York City, a metropolis as chaotic and vibrant as ancient Olympus. As the gods reclaim their domains—now hidden in plain sight—ancient monsters stir, and mortals with divine bloodlines begin to manifest powers. The series weaves classic mythological events (the Trojan War, the Labors of Heracles, the Odyssey) into modern storylines involving politics, technology, celebrity, and identity.
