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Doug Jones Reflects on Pan's Labyrinth 20 Years Later
Doug Jones Revisits the Faun and Pale Man at SDCC 2026
Doug Jones joins FlickDirect correspondent Izola Siegfried at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. Jones reflects on the film’s lasting legacy and reveals whether portraying the mysterious Faun or the terrifying Pale Man presented the greater acting challenge.
Jones also discusses the demanding physical work required to perform beneath elaborate prosthetics, his creative collaboration with Guillermo del Toro, and what it has been like to step out from behind creature makeup and appear as himself in more recent roles. He explains how decades of expressive physical performance continue to shape his work both in and out of makeup.
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In the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, young Ofelia travels with her pregnant mother to the remote military outpost of her new stepfather, the ruthless Captain Vidal. Lonely and desperate to escape the brutality surrounding her, Ofelia discovers an ancient labyrinth where she encounters a mysterious faun who claims she is the reincarnated princess of an underground kingdom.
To prove her royal heritage, Ofelia must complete three dangerous tasks that blur the line between fantasy and reality. As the horrors of war close in around her family, her courage and imagination are tested in Guillermo del Toro’s haunting fairy tale that explores innocence, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope.
Directed By: Guillermo del Toro
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Running Time: 118 minutes
Distributed By: New Line Cinema
Pan's Labyrinth is © New Line Cinema. All Rights Reserved.