DogMan is a film about pain and the unconditional love that is found in canines. The filmmaker, Luc Besson brings us Caleb Landry Jones as “Douglas”, the DogMan who after all the stumbles in life as an adult has led him to his own version of what dignity is. With Jojo T. Gibbs as “Evelyn” we learn about the empathy for this troubled man that is just hanging on to what he finds to be his safe space. 

The Synopsis

 From acclaimed director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, The Professional), DogMan tells the story of a man (Caleb Landry Jones, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing”) who, following a traumatic childhood, finds salvation and justice through his connection with dogs.

The Texan actor, Caleb Landry Jones found his love for the art of music before acting. But as soon as he gained some success on the screen he relocated to Los Angeles. Like most actors he started with small roles for big blockbuster films like No Country For Old Men, The Last Exorcism, X-Men: First Class and Contraband. Then television series Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad. Jones is known for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, American Made and Missouri. In 2025 we will see him in another Luc Besson film, Dracula in Dracula: A Love Tale. As for his music you can check out Landry’s The Mother Stone Album. 

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On the contrary of Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs was originally seeking a career in journalism. However after graduating from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill she seeked other jobs after a negative experience that discouraged journalism. Opening the opportunity to act in student films at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Gibbs is now known for Showtimes Twenties, Hulu’s Fresh and last year’s Past Lives. Among her upcoming projects are Dirty Angels and Jodie. Don’t be surprised to see her on stage performing stand-up comedy as she has opened for Dave Chappelle at The Comedy Store and on several other stages in the Los Angeles area. 

 I had the opportunity to speak to Caleb Landry Jones and Jojo T. Gibbs during the press day for DogMan. Landry shared what it was like to embody a French icon Édith Piaf as he can’t grasp French himself. Both Jones and Gibbs discussed the scenes together in a big portion of the film, the interrogation room where empathy for the DogMan’s character is created and more!

Source: LRMExclusive, Briarcliff Entertainment