“GET ME DOUG JONES” WELCOMES HOLLYWOOD ICON BETTE MIDLER!. For more than three decades, Doug Jones has brought some of the most memorable characters in film and television to life through his extraordinary physical performances and remarkable talent. From Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus to Saru in Star Trek: Discovery and the Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water, Jones has become one of the most respected and beloved performers in Hollywood. Now, fans will soon get an intimate look at his incredible career and the impact he has had on the entertainment industry through the upcoming documentary GET ME DOUG JONES. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Doug Jones and filmmaker Derek Maki for an exclusive interview, which you can watch and listen to below.
Coolwaters Productions, LLC & Hellcat Productions, LLC have announced that the legendary Bette Midler has been interviewed for the upcoming feature length documentary film GET ME DOUG JONES.
“Working with Doug on Hocus Pocus was like working with a master.” Ms. Midler says. “He embodies every character that he plays with complete commitment.” Bette Midler and Doug Jones first appeared on screen together in the 1993 film HOCUS POCUS and reunited in 2022 for HOCUS POCUS 2.
With her addition, Bette Midler joins the ever growing chorus of voices praising Doug Jones’ work and career through interviews for the documentary. These figures include Sonequa Martin-Green (STAR TREK: DISCOVERY), Harvey Guillen (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS), Ron Perlman (HELLBOY & HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY) and Noah Wyle (FALLING SKIES), among many others.
The upcoming Kickstarter finishing funds campaign, launching May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm PST, will offer one of a kind memorabilia from the personal archive of Doug Jones, incredible bespoke experiences with Doug himself and campaign exclusive merchandise. The campaign will celebrate its launch on May 19, 2026 at the SCUM & VILLAINY CANTINA in Hollywood with a special “Doug Jones Trivia Night” including an appearance from Doug Jones as well.
For further details of the campaign, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/williamconlin/get-me-doug-jones-the-documentary-feature and follow @GetMeDougJones (https://www.instagram.com/GetMeDougJones/) on Instagram and Facebook. More information about the documentary and promotional images can also be found at www.getmedougjones.com. The documentary’s IMDb listing can be found here: www.imdb.com/title/tt27580105
Be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Doug Jones and Derek Maki, where they discuss the making of GET ME DOUG JONES, Doug’s extraordinary career, and what fans can expect from the upcoming Kickstarter campaign. You’ll find both our YouTube video interview and podcast episode embedded below.
GET ME DOUG JONES promises to be a heartfelt tribute to one of the most talented and versatile actors working today. With participation from iconic performers like Bette Midler and many of Doug’s friends and colleagues from across film and television, the documentary is shaping up to be a must-see celebration of an artist whose work has inspired generations of fans. Whether you know him from Hocus Pocus, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, or Star Trek: Discovery, this project offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the man behind the makeup. Be sure to support the Kickstarter campaign and follow the documentary’s progress as it brings Doug Jones’ remarkable story to the screen.
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