Praneet Akilla, 'Chopper' from Skymed dishes on training, character prep, respect for first responders and the Indigenous community
Episode description
Praneet Akilla, who plays Chopper on SkyMed, came by to talk about those crazy cliffhangers from season one. While I was manifesting a renewal for season two, Akilla reflected on why he thinks there is a little bit of Chopper in everyone and how much he appreciates what the show has done to highlight the need for resources for first responders (specifically those that work in the air in remote conditions), but also the importance of showing love to the land and the native people living there. Akilla was one of the nicest people to interview. He also has a short film called Mom vs Machine that is currently showing at HollyShorts. You can buy a ticket to see it here: https://www.hollyshorts.com/attend. Make sure you also check out all of SkyMed, which is currently available for streaming on Paramount+
Host: Monica Gleberman
Editor: Corinna Caimi
Social Media Graphic: Jojo
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Synopsis:
Follows intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, heartbreaks, and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances.
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