Doug Jones Actor Star Trek

Doug Jones, known for his roles in series such as Falling Skies and Hellboy, has joined the cast of CBS All Access' upcoming Star Trek series, Star Trek: Discovery. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly (EW), Jones discussed his new character, Lt. Saru, a Kelpien who serves as the Starfleet Science Officer.

Saru hails from a planet where he is part of a 'prey species' that has evolved with heightened survival instincts to avoid being preyed upon by a dominant predator species. According to Jones, Saru's backstory is that he is the first of his kind to make it to Starfleet, making him an anomaly in the organization.

In an interview, Jones compared his character to beloved characters from previous Star Trek series, stating that Saru is the 'Spock' and 'Data' of the show. He also mentioned that Lt. Saru has a unique ability - he can sense death. This power was teased in the trailer released earlier this year.

Jones will attend the Star Trek: Discovery Comic-Con panel on Saturday, July 22 at 2:30 p.m., where fans can expect to learn more about the character and the series. The show stars Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham, along with Michelle Yeoh as Captain Philippa Georgiou.

Fans of Doug Jones are eager to see him bring this new alien character to life, and it seems that Lt. Saru will be a fascinating addition to the Star Trek universe. With his unique backstory and powers, fans can look forward to getting to know more about this intriguing character throughout the series.

Doug jones actor star trek