Jon Bernthal wants to 'tell you something': How the actor has embraced his unofficial catchphrase, from 'The Walking Dead' to 'The Odyssey'
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Key Points:
- Jon Bernthal, a 49-year-old actor known for roles in The Odyssey, The Bear, and The Walking Dead, frequently uses the phrase "let me tell you" or variations of it in his performances.
- This phrase has become an unofficial catchphrase for Bernthal, appearing in almost every script he receives, much to the amusement of his fans.
- Bernthal explained that the habit started during his time on The Walking Dead and continued through other projects like The Punisher and his Broadway debut in Dog Day Afternoon.
- In The Odyssey, Bernthal’s character Menelaus also uses the phrase, adding to the numerous online supercut videos and memes featuring him saying it.
- Bernthal is aware of the internet memes and embraces the catchphrase as a consistent part of his acting persona.
