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Doug Jones (born May 24, 1960) is an American actor, contortionist, and mime artist. He is best known for performing in character roles, often portraying non-human creatures, usually via heavy make-up and visual effects. He has most notably collaborated with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, appearing in the films Mimic (1997), Hellboy (2004), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Crimson Peak (2015), and The Shape of Water (2017). Jones has also had roles in other films, including Hocus Pocus (1993) and its sequel (2022), Tank Girl (1995), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Absentia (2011), Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), and The Bye Bye Man (2017). He has appeared in the science fiction series Falling Skies (2013-15) and del Toro's horror series The Strain (2014-16). From 2017 to 2024, he portrayed Saru in the science fiction series Star Trek: Discovery. From 2019 to 2023, he portrayed Baron Afanas in the vampire comedy show What We Do in the Shadows, appearing both with and without creature makeup. Description above from the Wikipedia article Doug Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
In style old-fashioned sci-fi sitcom's. In the distant future, a ragtag team of young superhuman outcasts discovers they're the galaxy's last hope against an encroaching cosmic threat. Stranded on the remote planet Lallor, these gifted misfits—each possessing extraordinary abilities—must learn to work together despite their clashing personalities and troubled pasts. As mysterious forces close in and secrets about their origins unravel, the group transforms from isolated individuals into unlikely heroes. Facing impossible odds and moral dilemmas that challenge everything they believe, they fight to protect their adopted world and uncover the truth behind their powers. Blending high-stakes action with heartfelt character development, this series explores themes of belonging, redemption, and the courage it takes to become the hero you never expected to be.
