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There are two types of people in the world: those who adore Doug Jones in every movie or TV series he’s in, and those who adore the performance and have no idea he was Doug Jones. With one of the most stacked resumes of our time, including roles in Hocus Pocus, The Shape of Water, Star Trek: Discovery, Hellboy, Falling Skies, and literally hundreds more, it’s impressive how many people wouldn’t know this amazing actor in person.
An upcoming documentary, supported in large part by fans of Doug Jones, highlights just how talented the actor is.
Director Eric Conlin and executive producer Derek Mackie have just announced a self-described love letter in the form of… A Kickstarter-funded documentary called Get Me Doug Jones. The campaign, which launched Monday, says the filmmakers already have a wealth of interviews with Hollywood legends like Bette Midler, Noah Whaley, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ron Perlman, Harvey Gillen, and more than 20 others who worked with Jones throughout his career.
The goal is clear: to make more people aware of the actor behind dozens of beloved characters who, in many cases, simultaneously feel more and more human the longer you watch them.
The Kickstarter campaign aims to raise funds for the final stages of Doug Jones’ project.
Although the documentary doesn’t have a release date, and the Kickstarter isn’t going into detail about potential interviews that could be added before its release, promotion out of the gate is intense. The campaign promises a lot, including merchandise signed by Jones himself, interviews with some of the co-stars, and live Q&A sessions at places like Hollywood’s famous sci-fi bar, Scum, and Villainy Cantina.
Overall, this seems to be a lot of fun by people who really appreciate the work of this great actor and want more people to see the tall man behind the mask. Or prosthetics. Or face paint. Or a never-before-seen combination to create a face we’ve never seen on screen before. Personally, I’m excited to see and watch this come together, as many of my friends will finally believe me when I say that Doug Jones exists Everything.
