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10-23-20 Tribune-Sentinel.Indd 8 TTribune/Sentinelribune/Sentinel EEntertainmentntertainment FFriday,riday, OctoberOctober 23,23, 20202020 Doug Jones: ‘Star Trek Discovery’ lives up to its name in futuristic season 3 Q&A with actor behind Saru – and iconic characters The Gentleman, Abe Sapien & Silver Surfer What does a “Star Trek” se- Doug Jones: Well, Doug Jones: Right. I have dealt ries do after the ship’s crew when you become some- with fandom on all levels. You know, has defeated both the greatest thing that’s not human, having a career that I’ve thrown the external enemy (the Klingons) normally you’re looking net wide over a lot of science fi ction, and the greatest internal enemy at anywhere between horror, fantasy, comic books genres. (Control)? It jumps 930 years into three to six hours, may- So, I’ve dealt with Marvel fans, DC the future, where “Discovery” is be; sometimes more. fans, the horror fans, “Buffy” fans, poised to blow the minds of fans The process for Saru on and science fi ction fans of all sorts. in season three (Thursdays on “Discovery” is mercifully But the “Star Trek” fans, in particular, CBS All Access). shorter than that. They have a certain sense of ownership of In a phone interview Wednes- have it down to two hours the franchise, and a certain sense of day, Doug Jones, the actor who now. That’s practically family, that all those other fandoms plays Kelpien Cmdr. Saru, said, like doing beauty makeup don’t quite have all the way there yet. “So much can happen. … When with hair and makeup for The “Star Trek” fans are – you you jump through a wormhole anyone else. know, when I fi rst got cast in season and you go into another era like But I would say that one, before the show had even aired that, we’re going to live up to our the makeup process yet, I kind of felt like I was the unwel- show’s name: ‘Discovery.’ We takes weeks before that, come new family member that had to have a lot to discover in season because the pre-molding prove myself. And that came with a three.” and sculpting and paint- big responsibility. And I’m glad for it. First and foremost, of course, ing of those pieces that I’m glad that the fans of “Star Trek” is when and how Cmdr. Michael go on me, that artistry are so particular, and are so protec- Burnham (Sonequa Martin- takes place long before tive of this franchise that they have Green) will reconnect with her it ever gets to me. Then, grown to love and revere over the Starship Discovery crewmates. once they apply it to me, years. That gives me – I want to have The artifi cial intelligence Con- that’s down to two hours. that same reverence for the franchise trol, though designed to aid Fed- But our two hours is – and it’s because of them; that stays eration Star Fleet offi cers, went spent joking, laughing, forefront of my mind. all “Terminator” Skynet in season talking. My makeup art- Q: You know, I went back and I two, as it sought to eliminate all ists are like the people watched season two, and early on, I’m sentient life. that are with me the most thinking to myself I probably should Having used the Red Angel suit all day. They’re constant- have seen the Burnham twist. But the to take the sphere data (think: ly touching up – constant- storyline is so compelling, and the ac- Google of the universe) far, far, Doug Jones as “Saru” on the CBS All Access series “Star Trek: Discovery.” (Photo by James ly. You know, fi xing and tion is so intense, that you sort of get far away from Control, Burnham Dimmock/CBS © 2020 CBS Interactive. All rights reserved.) monitoring their work on distracted – in the very best way, I initially fi nds herself alone – but me. The makeup trailer is think, maybe from something like that; on an inhabited world. (Score!) they still there; are they up and run- offi cer. full of music, full of banter back and and maybe that’s why it wasn’t so obvi- Saru and the rest of the Discov- ning? If so, what condition are they “But it was kind of like a hint, hint, forth. It depends on the time of day, ous until later in the season. But, you ery crew opted to follow Burnham in? We have all that to fi nd out when wink, wink, nudge, nudge alluded to too. At 4 in the morning, not so lively. know, the characters are so well devel- into the future – leaving behind their we get to the future,” Jones said. “We that Burnham, Michael Burnham, Q: You’ve become sort of the go-to guy oped, they’re so 3-D – like I said, the friends and family to forge a new also have the captain’s chair, which and Saru would discuss the captain’s in this very particular niche. Whether storylines are compelling week in and path. They’re also without a captain, is – you know, our captain’s chair on chair later. ‘Let’s get through this mis- we’re talking about Abe Sapien, or The week out. That’s sort of the way I see it as Christopher Pike returned to his Starship Discovery has been a musi- sion; let’s get all this data out to the Gentleman, or the Silver Surfer – now as a critic, but how do you see it as an own ship, Enterprise, at season two’s cal captain’s chair (laughs). Many dif- future – where it’s safer – and then Saru. You really are that guy. I’m won- actor? What do you like about the writ- conclusion. ferent people have had put their butts we can talk about fi lling the captain’s dering, what do you like about these ing and what the creative team brings So, 930 years into the future, “First in it over these fi rst two seasons, for chair and how that’s to be done.’ That roles? I would think – I know jour- to each script? of all, we need to fi nd our home with sure. And mine is in there right now, has yet to be discovered in season nalism requires a certain degree of, I Doug Jones: Yeah, no, everything the Federation that we belong to. Are as acting captain, because I was fi rst three, as well, early on. think, ego to be successful; and I would you just said. I do fi nd that each char- “But we need to fi nd out. Like, does think that the same would be true with acter is an onion with many layers to the Federation want to assign us a being an actor – with being a success- peel back and fi nd out things about. “Classic Country” captain that knows the future better ful actor. And I think that part of that Light and fl uffy is not us (laughs). “Ramblin’ Lou Tours - “Travel with Friends” than we do, or are we self-governing would be the actor wanting to show his They delve into each one of us Celebrating 50 years (1970-2020) to decide among ourselves? All yet to face on screen. But you are behind these – psychologically, emotionally – to be discovered.” very elaborate costumes. And yet, as I levels that a lot of television may not NOW STREAMING “LIVE” AT WXRL.COM “Star Trek Discovery” helped said, you’ve had a lot of success in this reach, and I’m really, really proud and launch CBS All Access, and its weekly fi eld. So, what continues to be appeal- happy to be a part of that product that On behalf of the Ramblin’ Lou Family and our WXRL Family & Staff, we sincerely hope that you and your Family are safe & well. And, when you’re ready to travel, offerings have been among the best ing to you about these types of roles? the writers give us every week. we’re here for you. We can’t wait to get back “On The Road Again”! Check our website at in the storied “Star Trek” franchises. Doug Jones: These types of roles And the action you mentioned, too. WXRL.com for up-to-date information. Stay well friends. Jones, of course, has brought his kind of fi nd me. I never went looking This is probably the most cinematic January 11-21 South. Caribbean Cruise July 21 Presley/Perkins/Cash/Lewis Tribute own unique combination of acting, to play monsters and creatures under and movie-quality-like “Star Trek” in (10 days) 6 Ports August 2 History of Country Music Tribute Show contortionism and puppeteering to heavy makeup. It was just kind of a any of the franchise. I think the bud- April 26-28 Lancaster, PA - Amish/Queen Esther Sept. 8-12 Montreal/Quebec the character of Saru. He has become niche that found me and then kept gets and the special effects – both vi- May 11-17 Memphis/Graceland/Nashville/ Sept. 14-16 Ohio Amish a legendary fi gure in pop culture coming back for me – and with refer- sual effects and practical effects – and Grand Ole Opry Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Memphis/Graceland/Nashville/ over the past two decades, portraying rals from the creature effects people the sets and the costumes – I mean, May 19&20 Thousand Islands/Boldt Castle/ Grand Ole Opry the creepy Gentleman on the game- out there that create these books – just everything is so incredibly movie- Ron & Nancy Onesong October 14-23 WXRL HAWAII CRUISE - 4 Islands changing “Hush” episode of “Buffy which I’m ever grateful for.
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