![]() But I soon realise that everyone else is also in a Speedo, and it’s okay.”ĭespite being one of the most famous creature actors in modern cinema, the Hocus Pocus star is still undeniably humble, noting that he is a victim of imposter syndrome when aspiring actors mention he is a mentor to them. ![]() Jones admitted he felt “a bit more exposed” using his actual face, comparing it to “walking out of the house in nothing but a Speedo. The actor declared this is “the worst part” of being a creature actor.Īlthough he spent most of his career in relative obscurity, the actor is being recognised “now more than ever” as he has appeared onscreen with his own face recently, most notably as the titular character in My Name is Jerry. Among those difficult ones was when I played a six-legged giant insect, the Mother Bug in a straight-to-VHS feature called Bug Buster.”Īnother downside to this is that Jones is often on-set hours before his colleagues and stays hours after filming stops: “And in the middle of all that is a grueling filming day trying to keep my energy up and staying true to my character as I deal with extra weight, heat, and sticky discomforts that are unavoidable.” He explained: “The further you get from human, the more difficult it's going to be. Jones’ physical acting skills are unrivaled, but that doesn’t mean the jobs is easy under layers of latex, makeup, clothing and extra appendages. My tears included, as I was overcome with how beautiful the artists at Spectral Motion had made me.” I was met with gasps, but also applause, and even tears. He shared: “One of the more memorable ones was when I was revealed as Abe Sapien for the first Hellboy movie. “As long as that kind of story doesn't negate or mock the God who loves me, I can find the entertainment value in them.”ĭue to his niche, Jones has had the opportunity to wear some of the most incredible costumes in Hollywood, and his first time arriving on-set in full character garb is always a momentous occasion. In such a story, someone has to play the bad guy, and I'm okay if that has to be me. He candidly revealed: “Basic rule of thumb and hope for me would be if the entire story is moving somewhere positive, as in the forces of good overcoming the forces of evil. When looking at some of his startling characters many may not realise that Jones has strong ties to his Christian faith and has found a unique balance between his beliefs and his work. We had her join us in the make-up room so she could start with seeing the real un-intimidating me, then watch as the artists built and glued on my look for the day, both as the Faun and the Pale Man. And his performance is both scary and brilliant AF.Jones shared: “My aim is never to scare child actors I'm working with. He often plays characters that require him to use heavy makeup (some examples include the movies/shows, Hellboy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, etc). Surprisingly, both Faun and Pale Man were played by the same actor - Doug Jones. Her second task is especially creepy as the girl has to retrieve a dagger from the layer of Pale Man - the monster who eats children. This Faun gives special tasks that Ofelia has to fulfill to attain immortality. Ofelia lives in this darkness and finds an escape in the creepy-but captivating-fantasy world inhabited by fairies, monsters, and a mysterious Faun. It tells the story about a young girl named Ofelia, the stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer. The movie is set in 1944, after the Spanish Civil War, a time that was dark as hell. Pan's Labyrinth is a dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro and was released in 2006. ![]() 9 Doug Jones As Pale Man In 'Pan's Labyrinth ' (2006)
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