DOUG JONES: Hocus Pocus, Helboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Silver Surfer and Operation Taco Gary's

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Doug Jones joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Operation Taco Gary’s, a wild road-trip comedy that swerves into full-on conspiracy chaos when two brothers cross the country and get pulled into a global takeover. Doug breaks down what made him say “yes” to the script right away, including how it reminded him of those big, zany ‘80s comedies that just go for it. He also talks about playing an alien who’s trying to pass as human, why that “middle ground” role felt like the perfect pivot in his career, and how committing to the weirdness is what makes comedy land.We also get into Doug’s approach to playing unforgettable creatures with real humanity, from Pan’s Labyrinth to fan-favorite roles across film and TV like Hellboy, Hocus Pocus, and the Silver Surfer, plus why convention interactions hit different when people share the stories tied to his work.Visit Nerdtropolis.com[https://www.Facebook.com/nerdtropolis][https://Instagram.com/nerdtropolis][https://Twitter.com/nerdtropolis]

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