# Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Sean Konrad

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Podcast: [Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/exploring-humanity-through-sci-fi-390598)
Published: 2026-08-19T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with Sean Konrad, Visual Effects Supervisor on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, for a sweeping conversation that spans the MonsterVerse, Marvel, and even Avatar. Konrad breaks down the artistry, engineering, and emotional logic behind bringing Kong, Godzilla, and the newly introduced Titan X to life—while also reflecting on his earlier work on Deadpool 2, Loki, and his consulting role on James Cameron’s Avatar.

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