Get Me Doug Jones
Thursday Night GeeksMay 15, 202601:05:09

Get Me Doug Jones

This week on Trek Geeks: Thursday Night Geeks presented by FanSets, we’re peeling back the layers of prosthetics to sit down with a true cinematic legend. Star Trek: Discovery’s Saru himself, Doug Jones, joins the show alongside Executive Producer Derek Maki. We’re diving deep into their upcoming documentary project, "Get Me Doug Jones," which chronicles the incredible career of a man who has spent decades bringing film and television's most iconic creatures to life while remaining one of the industry's most humble (and huggable) figures.

The documentary is far more than a highlight reel of silicone and spirit gum; it’s an intimate exploration of the man under the mask. From his early days as a mime to his transformative, award-winning work in The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Hellboy, Derek Maki and his team capture the physical discipline and emotional vulnerability required to dominate the genre. We’ll discuss the creative process behind the film, the challenge of condensing such a prolific career into a single narrative, and why Doug’s story is essentially the heart of modern creature effects.

It’s not every day you get to chat with a Starfleet Captain and the producer responsible for documenting his legacy in the same hour. We’ll get the inside scoop on the production, the footage being unearthed for the project, and what it’s like for Doug to finally step out from behind the makeup for a retrospective this personal. Expect plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and the usual brand of banter as we explore the legacy of Hollywood's favorite chameleon.

Grab a drink and join the conversation as we look at the human being behind the most famous faces in sci-fi and fantasy. Whether you’re a fan of Saru, the Silver Surfer, or just high-quality documentary filmmaking, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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