Doug Jones Seeks Emmy Nod for Shadows Guest Spot

Baron Afanas Strolls Into Emmy Consideration

Doug Jones, celebrated for his creature roles in film and TV, has launched his Emmy push for his turn as the aristocratic vampire Baron Afanas on FX’s What We Do in the Shadows. On June 14, the actor took to Instagram to rally TV Academy voting members, noting that nominating ballots close on Monday, June 23.

In his Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2Xi3fJ_WP/), Jones wrote:
“FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: TV Academy voting members, Emmy nomination voting is open now until Monday, June 23, and this old ‘wampire’ would love to have you find him in the Outstanding Guest Star Comedy category 🙏🏻🧛‍♂️❤️. #FYC #whatwedointheshadows #WWDITS #dougjones #baronafanas #thebaron”

Fyc Push And Voting Timeline

The Emmy nomination window for 2025 is officially open, and Jones’s candidacy targets the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series slot. Academy members interested in his performance can cast their votes through June 23 via the official voting portal. His campaign joins a slate of contenders including veteran comedians and breakout stars.

Jones’s Creature Acting Legacy

A classically trained mime and modern dancer, Jones has carved out a niche playing nonhuman characters. According to his biography, he has won two Saturn Awards and earned multiple Fangoria Chainsaw Award nods for roles like Abe Sapien in Hellboy, the Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water, and the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. He has collaborated with Guillermo del Toro on four films, including Pan’s Labyrinth.

Earlier this spring, Jones teased fans with a portrait-style Instagram carousel under the tag #thebaron. In one image (https://www.instagram.com/p/DI_w5Gip6J6/), he reclined on a velvet set, fully made up as Baron Afanas, captioning the post “Doug Jones ascends the throne.”

Jones’s FYC movement underscores the growing recognition of his genre-spanning career and his impact on blending physical performance with character work. Fans and Emmy voters alike will be watching as the tally nears deadline.

What We Do in the Shadows continues to stream on FX and Hulu, with the next season slated to premiere later this year.

Trivia

Doug Jones is known for his collaboration with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, having appeared in several of his films, including 'Pan's Labyrinth' (2006).

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