Doug Jones Talks Hellboy 2, Other Projects
On tonight's episode of Behind the Makeup...
For most actors, roles requiring heavy makeup or prosthetics tend to be a necessary evil. Audiences appreciate the final effect, but all the hours of preparation take their toll, and the process is often described as a less than positive experience. For Doug Jones, however, disappearing under layers of latex has become a career unto itself -- one which he discusses in detail for an in-depth Premiere profile.
Of primary concern to sequel mavens will be the few tidbits Jones shares about the upcoming Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, in which he reprises his role as the rotten egg-loving merman Abe Sapien. Though director Guillermo del Toro is keeping most details under wraps, the article does provide an overview of the film's storyline:
In the follow-up, Hellboy and gang are on a mission to stop the prince of the woodland ghouls, who is hell-bent on retrieving three pieces of a key that will allow him to unlock the might of the Golden Army, a fighting force of invincible metallic soldiers. With two of the pieces already in hand, he must obtain the last from his sister. To divert a war, Hellboy and his troupe must protect the princess, but things get complicated when Abe falls in love with her.
Even if you don't care about Hellboy 2, the article is an interesting read; Jones talks about the roles in Pan's Labyrinth and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer that have made him one of Hollywood's go-to guys for heavily effects-dependent characters, as well as possible upcoming projects. It's relatively long (four "pages"), but well worth the time for film fans. Click on the link below to check it out.
Source: Premiere
Of primary concern to sequel mavens will be the few tidbits Jones shares about the upcoming Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, in which he reprises his role as the rotten egg-loving merman Abe Sapien. Though director Guillermo del Toro is keeping most details under wraps, the article does provide an overview of the film's storyline:
In the follow-up, Hellboy and gang are on a mission to stop the prince of the woodland ghouls, who is hell-bent on retrieving three pieces of a key that will allow him to unlock the might of the Golden Army, a fighting force of invincible metallic soldiers. With two of the pieces already in hand, he must obtain the last from his sister. To divert a war, Hellboy and his troupe must protect the princess, but things get complicated when Abe falls in love with her.
Even if you don't care about Hellboy 2, the article is an interesting read; Jones talks about the roles in Pan's Labyrinth and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer that have made him one of Hollywood's go-to guys for heavily effects-dependent characters, as well as possible upcoming projects. It's relatively long (four "pages"), but well worth the time for film fans. Click on the link below to check it out.
Source: Premiere
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![]() on Aug 14 2007 07:39 AM Ron Perlman would make an excellent Judge Dredd, if they ever get round to REMAKING that! (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 14 2007 08:11 AM Woohoo, Perlman for Dredd. I can't agree more... and FFS at least they wouldn't work a clause into his contract requiring him to have his helmet off 70% of the time like with Stallone. Can't say I have EVER seen Dredd sans helmet in the comics. Buuuut ok, since this is a Hellboy thread... I shall derail nuffin nomore. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 14 2007 08:57 AM As long as they make Hellboy 2 better than the first I will be happy. As a huge fan of the comics I felt the first one totally lost the creepy/eerie feeling of the comic in place for action-action-action. The only good thing was Perlman perfectly pulling off Hellboy, the rest was silly and overdone, when it should have been slower, creepier, and if you will 'quainter' than what they did. Fingers-crossed here, but not too hopeful. (Reply to this) |
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on Aug 14 2007 05:30 PM I loved parts of the Hellboy movie, such as when he's stalking them on a date, and getting advice from a child. I hope this is an overall better movie. (Reply to this) |
![]() on Aug 14 2007 09:25 PM I LOVED the first hellboy movie, hated the cartoon one, and i have VERY high hopes for the next hellboy. Just hope its no spiderman 3 (which was good, but way below my hopes. (Reply to this) |
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