Jason didn't realize he wanted to be an actor until four years ago, however. He wasn't one of those kids who wanted to be an actor when he was two. He does have two sets of twins for siblings, and he got to into the business because of them. According to the law, kids can only work so many hours, so directors use twins to get more done (think the Olsen twins on Full House).
Before Moonlight, Jason played Logan on Veronica Mars. He basically went from playing a twenty-something-year-old to a vampire that was eight generations old. He said it was tough and a huge challenge because Josef has seen everything.
Jason's greatest fear is, ironically, what vampires can die from: being burnt alive. It would just be so painful and it would just keep going on.
I guess Jason isn't embarrassed easily. He went into make-up one day, before realizing he didn't need to be on set for four or five hours. Well, he wasn't going to just sit there, but he didn't want to go through make-up again. So, he went out in public. He says, "I looked like a drug addict. I mean I was that guy who nobody wanted to talk to."
Jason is honestly a great guy. I don't mean to sound phony, and if I do, disregard my phoniness. Honestly, Jason was awesome. And I mean, really, the next season of his new show really sounds like something you shouldn't miss.
Article comments
1 - Leeser
Yeah, Jason is a genuinely nice guy. He's always been great to chat with and is just pretty darned cool!
Happy week after your birthday, man! I want to hear how you liked those cigars! Hehe!
Lees
2 - Becky
Jason Dohring is such an impressive individual that most people can only aspire to be like. He truly cares about people and really wants to make a difference in others lives AND he is doing it through many charity events he has and is involved.
Moonlight is such an amazingly fresh addition to the mundane lineup of shows currently on TV. The cast is phenomenal and has that special magical on-screen chemistry that is rare. The writers and crew of Moonlight never cease to dazzle viewers with the finished product. With Moonlight, you get drama, mystery, romance, fantasy, humor, noir detective style stories. The show has Mick doing voice over narrations that really adds to the character's insight and story line that is remniscent of Magnum PI. Jason's wittiness with his character, Josef, and his snide sense of dry humor are a big part of the attraction of the show.
Thanks so much for the article. I can't wait for the new episodes beginning on April 25th and after hearing your comments, I am more anxious than before!!!
Happy belated Birthday Jason!
3 - Kandyegirl
Hi Maddy ~
Thank you for this wonderful interview! It is one of the best I've ever read with Jason :) We are so fortunate to have such amazing people involved with Moonlight.
XO ~
Kandye
4 - CallmeMaddy
Here is an interview with Alex, who plays Mick on Moonlight.