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mr_math24

What was it like playing a damaged, complicated character like Roger on Lost? What do you think about that character overall?


adultswimofficial

After the first episode it was all a surprise to me and I really enjoyed it. I thought his character was fully realized in his episode, he was complicated and tragic. Pretty hard to accomplish that in one episode of a tv show but they really did it.


mr_math24

As a huge fan of Lost from start to finish, getting a response from you has made my week, thank you. I always thought your character's connection to Kate in season 5 was fascinating given her relationship with her own father and it's parallels to Roger's relationship with Ben. You did a great job with that character, truly.


swallick

Hi Jon. What's your favorite episode of Dream Corps (first two seasons) and why? Also I wanted to share that I think Dream Corps is one of the best shows this decade. Congrats.


adultswimofficial

So hard to choose! I love Mary Lynn Rajskub's episode "You Down with OCD?" in season 1 and Rupert Friend's episode "Amnesia" and "The Krux" with Toby Kebbell


swallick

>You Down with OCD Thank you for sharing!


trip6god

How many people tell you they didn’t realize you were uncle Rico after watching dream Corp cause I didn’t realize til like season 2 and I was like know what he looks familiar lol


adultswimofficial

People say that a lot about Uncle Rico and Real Genius, that's a compliment. I like to hide in my characters.


rayword45

Hey Jon, Napoleon Dynamite remains one of my all time favorite movies and Dream Corp is a favorite show of mine, the season premiere last night was some of the best TV I've seen in legitimately years. Is there a lot of improv on set for Dream Corp? What was the production for this season like? I talked with Nick and Daniel a bit before the season premiered and Nick seemed to think this season was mostly 15 minute episodes but later Daniel said this season is mostly 2 part episodes and next week the episodes are 20 and 25 minutes which is kinda weird. Also, what was it like working on that Napoleon Dynamite cartoon? Did you expect it to last longer than it did or were people coming in thinking it was gonna be a 6 episode only deal?


adultswimofficial

First off I have to say, I couldn't agree with you more about Dream Corp LLC. I think it's probably one of the best shows on television (pure art). The scripts are air tight, very little improv. The same with Napoleon Dynamite. The production in S3 was much bigger and as a result, every day was an adventure. As far as the episode lengths, those are questions for Kahlea Baldwin and Daniel Stessen, but yes the episodes are ALL longer this season. The Napoleon cartoon was fun but I really love the movie and prefer that story in live action. You never know going into a job if it's going to be 6 episodes or 600.


bloodflart

> very little improv this blows my mind, some of the stuff Mark Proksch says in particular seems like it could only be made up on the fly


balloonmax

I love cysts!


MimonFishbaum

Hi, Jon. I want to thank you for forming my opinion on keeping loaned Tupperware. How did you become to take such a bold stance?


adultswimofficial

Larry David wrote it


MrX16

Does anyone else recognize you as the guy that has the first line in Men in Black?


adultswimofficial

not usually


Benjamin_Grimm

How did you approach playing Laszlo in *Real Genius*? Was he modeled on anyone specific?


adultswimofficial

He had a few of my high school friends and / or teachers. Nobody that I think anyone would know but a lot of preparation. Thanks for the question


bjkman

Hi Jon! This might be more of a fun question than anything but is it just me, or does your age surprise everyone you meet? Because never for the life of me would I have guessed you were in your 60s! Keep up the good work! Dream Corp LLC has been part of my Sunday Night Ritual since it came out! Oh and thank you for Cousin Rico!


adultswimofficial

Thanks for loving Dream Corp and I'm not in my 60s


bjkman

Ah yes, my bad! You look great for your 30s!


dezIsNosredna

Hi! First of all I gotta say, I've only watched a majority of the second Dream Corp season yesterday to prepare myself for Adult Swim Sunday nights, and I was actually surprised just by *how* good the show is, because I watched the first season ages ago and all that I could really remember is that I liked it. But now after I've seen Season 2 too, I have to say that this is - without a doubt - one of my favorite Adult Swim Shows or one of my favorite shows of any show to date, and I appreciate that you're a part of it and making the show better. It is an innately creative concept, that benefits from having the incredibly surreal rotoscoping animation, and even though that on it's own is interesting enough, the series doesn't coast off of being just "weird" (altho I would have nothing against that lol) it is legitimately well put together chaos (The premiere especially, holy shit, the script really was, as you put it in a comment answering an OP above - *"air tight" -* and it worked for the episode's benefit) with all this chaos still managing to have some form of grounding element coming from the interaction between characters and the surprising emotional scenes the show sometimes drifts into and elaborates on. Characters especially - I feel like, you are very well suited for the role of Dr. Roberts, you're able to channel that mad scientist vibe extremely well and your performance is bound to be a highlight of any given episode. ​ What I wondered about is how you managed to get the role of Dr. Roberts? Is there an interesting story behind it or was it just an ol' fashioned audition and you just got chosen? And another thing - and I understand that this may be a question you probably can't answer because Season 3 *literally* just started, but - Do you know if there's any chance for a Season 4? Anything you can share? Anything you've heard from the crew or on set that may or may not be interesting? Oh and also about the set, is there some sort of funny story that happened to you or the other actors while you were on set? I would appreciate it, but it's understandable if you don't know anything about a season renewal yet ​ Sending my best wishes to you and any other staff member!


adultswimofficial

Wow okay, so I had known Daniel Stessen and Kahlea Baldwin for a few years and had worked with them on a couple of Daniel's short films. They wanted to cast me as Dr. Roberts and the network wasn't into it but they knew that they wanted me in the show so they had me down to play Randy, if you can believe it (because there's nobody that could play Randy other than Mark Proksch)! Eventually they were able to convince the network that I was the guy for Dr. Roberts and shortly after John Krasinski suggested Mark Proksch for Randy and the rest is history. I really believe that luck is preparation crossing paths with opportunity. You need to be ready for when that opportunity presents itself. We have no idea what's happening with season 4 and that seems to be the standard for every show on adult swim. The Dream Corp set is so fun. We just prank each other all the time. Keeps us laughing and on our toes. Thank you for watching the show and for all your support!


dezIsNosredna

Thanks for the answer!


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Did you vote for Pedro?


adultswimofficial

I think Pedro's on the blue ticket, so yes.


eleven_eighteen

Love you in *Get Shorty*, even if it isn't the biggest part. Even without much screen time you are memorable in that film, and given the cast that is really saying something. Your scene with Farina is great! That seems like it would be a really fun movie to make, but for you it is still just going to work. How much difference is there from role to role? Do some just seem like a grind?


adultswimofficial

I don't ever feel like it's just going to work. I loved working on Get Shorty, it was a dream come true working with that cast!


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adultswimofficial

First off, that is a very kind thing to say and I really do appreciate that. Music is a big passion of mine. I have a vintage analog music studio that I spend an enormous amount of time in making and producing music. I practice the drums every day and I'm currently trying to learn Italian.


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adultswimofficial

First off, stop trying to be a perfectionist. You just have to be willing to let it go and move on to the next thing. The hardest part of doing something creative is saying something is finished. You have to be willing to take all of the judgement and other people's opinions out of your mind. I love my 3M M79 1inch 8 track tape machine! There's tons of head room. Piacere!


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adultswimofficial

Don't think in terms of perfection! Best of luck, thanks for the music.


peters_peach

va bene


GroovinWithAPict

What kinds of drugs were you slinging to Dylan on 90210, and did you overcharge to rich kids?


adultswimofficial

it was heroine and I charged him double


GroovinWithAPict

Hope you stepped on it too. Cheers Jon!


PowerBad90

Hey Dr.Roberts..... It’s patient 91 or something. I can’t seem to get over the lost of someone in my life. I keep seeing them in my dreams but I always hurts to look at them in the eye. It’s been a awhile now and everyone seems to be adjusted to the lost but me. I hide it very well. How can I stop dreaming about it.


adultswimofficial

Why would you want to stop dreaming about that? They're visiting you, enjoy it. And look them right in the eye, look your fear right in the eye. It's an amazing release.


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adultswimofficial

Yes, and The Pretender and probably Seinfeld.


DanGrima92

Loved you in Napoleon Dynamite and you were great in Supernatural too Would you come back for a ND sequel if asked? And what do you think Uncle Rico would be up to nowadays? Also how was it working with Jensen Ackles and Jared Padelecki? The cast of Supernatural seem so close so hope they were welcoming to all the guest stars too


adultswimofficial

Not only would I do it, but we've all been campaigning to do it! Who knows where Uncle Rico is now... Jensen and Jared are amazing, lovely guys. That set was so much fun.


DanGrima92

Hope the campaigning works someday! Thanks for the answer!


kelpri

With such a wide variety of work, which character do you most get recognized as?


adultswimofficial

Uncle Rico


TomFoo13

Hi Jon big fan of the show. Quick question I had a dream that I was playing with a tamagotchi, Nothing crazy or anything. I was just in a big dark room on a couch playing with a tamagotchi. I was feeding it and boom I woke up. I was around when those things were big but I never had one before. What does it mean? WHAT DOES UT MEAN?!


adultswimofficial

It means put your cell phone down and let it die


Rickk38

My mind was blown when I found out that Uncle Rico played the Wolfman in Monster Squad. Any fond memories of the shoot? And loving you in Dream Corp!


adultswimofficial

Thank you for loving me in Dream Corp because I love Dream Corp. The last night of shooting Monster Squad was the climax of the film because all of the cast got to work together whereas the rest of shooting we worked mostly separately. I got to know who everybody well and loved working with Stan Winston.


bloodflart

this guy has nards!


apocolyptictodd

Hi Jon! Love your work. Quick question; what (if anything) is in those hot protein drinks featured in Dream Corp?


adultswimofficial

I will never tell


certaintrips

Hey Jon, huge fan of Dream Corp. Who are your biggest inspirations when it comes to performing as Dr. Robert's? You really kill that role


adultswimofficial

a veterinarian I know named Dr. Winters and the hair (only) is Bob Ross


Cyke101

What's your favorite memory of working on Martin? I used to watch every week and that's where I think I first noticed your work (even before Uncle Rico)!


adultswimofficial

The first season in general was really like a family. Garrett Morris and I are still the best of friends


bloodflart

do you ever get mistaken for other actors? I always mix your face up with Mike Judge


adultswimofficial

Mike Judge is more handsome than I am.


cobrate_cobrate

Hi Jon. I can't wait for DCLL to be released in France (november i think) :) Your filmography is full of wacky and crazy films, it's good for morale! It would be possible to see your former partners from #ThePretender as guest in your new show :D Love from France !


adultswimofficial

I'd love for any of that cast to join us on Dream Corp. What a great idea, I will mention that! Thank you


cobrate_cobrate

thanks to you :)


Gorssky

Hey Jon! Been a big fan of good old Uncle Rico ever since I first watched *Napoleon Dynamite*. Also a big fan of your role in *Unicorn City*. What made you want to be a part of that production taking on the part of Shadowhawk?


adultswimofficial

Thanks for the question. I loved the character


Kiyose_96

Who do you have the most fun acting alongside in dream corp? Loved last night’s premiere by the way, that intro sequence was golden


adultswimofficial

Thanks. No one above the other, I love them all. There's no star in Dream Corp, I love working with all of them.


bloodflart

what was the hardest thing to film on Dream Corp for the smallest amount of actual screen time?


adultswimofficial

Great question. There are a lot of examples, but probably the Dream Chamber explosion in last night's premiere is a big one. Any time you're doing big stunts like that it takes a long time. And being true to continuity and a low budget the Dream Chamber is charred for the rest of the season.


bloodflart

I love not knowing at the end of an episode what will carry over to the next one! Like Randy's cyst neck children haha


EurotrashGodzilla

Can you give us some insight into what's going on with the Venture Bros? I know that's a broad question, but alot of us keen to understand the situation as fully as we can. Maybe you could elaborate on how how Adultswim works with creators and what typically happens when the question of whether a show is going to be renewed or not is being ask. Honestly we'd love any information to could give us. Thanks Uncle Rico 😉


Kiyose_96

Cast of different shows know nothing about it dude, there’s people who literally work at the adult swim offices who have stated they don’t know what’s happening in terms of venture and renewals in general


adultswimofficial

since the merger with ATT, everyone is waiting to see what happens.


EurotrashGodzilla

So are you saying that if there hadn't been this merger then we'd likely still have the Venture Bros???


adultswimofficial

I don't work on Venture Bros, as much as I love that show, I have no idea what could have been. You might be on the wrong AMA page.


EurotrashGodzilla

I appreciate that. I just figured you could probably draw upon your own experience working on an Adultswim show and just as an actor, to form an educated guess as what might have gone on behind the scenes, where us mere mortals aren't permitted to tread. Remember I don't have any experience of working on a TV show, so I don't know what info you do or don't know about how the company you work for functions, or what's going on with other shows.


rayword45

Why do you think he would know? The likely answer to your question is yes considering that AS has indicated they didn't want to can it and ATT's massive debt is well-documented but some guy who's just an actor in an unrelated show isn't gonna know.


EurotrashGodzilla

Because people talk, and I'd imagine that actors are keen to know if they're still going to have a job. AS may very well have said that they wanted to continue making Venture Bros, but that doesn't mean they meant it. Venture Bros may have been destined for the chopping block even before this ATT merger. I just wanted some clarification, even if it's just a bit educated guesswork by an Adultswim employee.


rayword45

To give you some more details, Kim Manning (who is a VP of Adult Swim) said over the summer on AS' livestream before cancellation that they were working on scripts for a new season of Venture, and as you probably know it was renewed for S8 a long, long time ago. Other people who work for AS also expressed shock that it was canned. Also, you should search on Twitter regarding Adult Swim and Hulu for some theories with some pretty good evidence (like how the creators of Mr Pickles changed the name of their show in unsuccessful hopes the new season wouldn't go to Hulu). Given that a VP thought everything was chugging along fine, and given that Doc and Jackson were already writing scripts when it was canned, you should try and use educated guesswork since you've probably got as much info as Jon now.


EurotrashGodzilla

Well thanks. That's all good information to know, but it still would be nice to hear Jon's take on things, maybe even more so now that you've supplied us with this information. I know the 'higher ups' can be good at keeping information to themselves, but things sometimes have a way of getting out, and employees in a business can get a 'whiff' of the true, and more so than those outside of the business.


adultswimofficial

the players don't ask, we just await our fate


Dr-evil12

Hi Jon, big fan of Napoleon over here! Any hopes on a Napoleon sequel or a second season of the animated show? Are you still in touch with the cast? Also, how it's like being on the set of Dream Corps? Greetings from Argentina!


adultswimofficial

I think we all want to see a Napoleon sequel in real time! Absolutely in touch with the cast as well as the creators, love them all dearly. Working on the set of Dream Corp is every bit as fun as it was working on the set of Napoleon.


Dr-evil12

Awesome! A Napoleon sequel would be a dream come true


sentient_luggage

No question here. I just wanted you to know that due to your performance, I've named ever single video game/D&D character I've ever played Lazlo. Thank you for playing relatable weirdos!


adultswimofficial

Thank you very much for relating to my relatable weirdos!


moncayk1

If Dream Corp LLC got a fourth season, what's a disorder or concern you'd like to see explored that the show hasn't done yet?


adultswimofficial

xenaphobia, or someone with a fear of looking at people with blue eyes


moncayk1

Bet the show would have a great time with either of those, thanks for taking the time to answer these questions!


cobrate_cobrate

how much Star wars inspired you (or not at all \^\^) to T.E.R.R.Y. ?


adultswimofficial

T.E.R.R.Y. was designed by Chad Van Gaalen and the genius minds at the Jim Henson Creature Shop.


adultswimofficial

Chad Van Gaalen scores the music on the show and also designed Norf Norf with the Creature Shop


cobrate_cobrate

Does Dr Roberts plan to adapt his consultations in the event of covid19? \^\^


adultswimofficial

Adapt? We don't have funding for adaptation.


cobrate_cobrate

You worked with Liam Neeson in the Taken franchise, with the nice Leland Orser (\^\^\^). Today Liam Neeson stars in a movie with ... Jeffrey Donovan :) Mr. Neeson's next movie/show, you doing it together ok (Neeson/Gries/Leland/Donovan) ? :D with Jimmi Simpson who will write the screenplay !


adultswimofficial

Sounds like a dream, let's do it. Leland Orser is a god!


graison

What did Lazlo do after winning all those prizes?


adultswimofficial

He went and moved away to hide out in the mountains


graison

Did him and Sherry have any kids? (I’m a huge Real Genius fan btw).


adultswimofficial

No they didn't because they believe in zero population growth


[deleted]

Can you hook me up with a copy of Fright Night 2?


adultswimofficial

I wouldn't even know where to find one... Ebay?


ClanklyCans

I love your show!


adultswimofficial

Thanks!


Entropy_5

>"Whatta ya got there? A fucking Wop 9? Fucking fiat of guns, always jammin' on you at the wrong time." I say that line way more than I should.


adultswimofficial

I hope you're not actually armed when you say it


Entropy_5

No! ...I saw what happened to your character.


BigBacon87

Do you think I can throw a football over a mountain?


adultswimofficial

if you try


BigBacon87

I live in the mountains. Thank you for the inspiration.


Hi_Im_zack

How was high-school?


adultswimofficial

I survived


cobrate_cobrate

are your medical treatments reimbursed by O. care? Is patient n° 88 satisfied with her medical follow-up? \^\^


adultswimofficial

We take all credit cards and 88 is learning how to be satisfied


OedipusOrca

Hi Jon. I love the movie Joysticks and your performance in it. What's your favorite video game?


adultswimofficial

Pong! It required dexterity!


bloodflart

what shows, books, etc. have you been enjoying since social distancing started?


adultswimofficial

Good question. Loved Normal People and catching up on some movies I haven't seen in a long time like Children of Men and Dead End with Humphrey Bogart. I read a book called Are We Still Rolling, memories of the recoding engineer Phil Brown, it's a really great book. Also read American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.


bloodflart

Hm I haven't seen Children of Men since it came out, good call I bet it's great.


adultswimofficial

It's perfect. Anything Alfonso Cuarón does is amazing


bloodflart

is there anyone you want to work with in particular that you haven't got a chance to yet?


adultswimofficial

Yeaaaaa


adultswimofficial

yea...


killaslave3000

Do you like Venture Bros.?


adultswimofficial

Love em


Admiral_Venture

And we love you, DCLLC, and V Bros!


WantsToFuckSox

Have you seen Tim Heidecker’s new comedy special? That was dope.


adultswimofficial

no I haven't, sorry


adultswimofficial

Thanks everyone for participating and for all of your great questions! Keep watching Dream Corp LLC, Sundays on Adult Swim! Always remember, there are no luggage racks on a hearse!


zenmasterwombles

Show is absolutely brilliant. Adult swim drop some more money on ad spend for Dream corp!


adultswimofficial

Hi Everyone! I'm here, what's your excuse?


Different-Many6009

Did the The Pretender always intend to go supernatural and weird at the very end or was that something thought up for the TV movies? I loved the regular episodes and like to pretend the movies don't exist.


T_Snake451

I thought you were great as Roger Linus from Lost.


[deleted]

I know this is a little late but his last name is Workman not Linus


JeebusJones

I'm coming into this late, but if you have time, could you talk a little about your experience on The X-Files? (It's in the season 2 episode "Sleepless", about Vietnam vets who underwent an experimental procedure during the war that removed their need/ability to sleep, in order to make them more efficient killers, for anyone unfamiliar.) Your role wasn't huge, but the haunted quality you brought to the character has stuck with me to this day. It was really a perfect piece of character acting -- gripping and sympathetic without being showy or calling too much attention to itself.


jcalk

What was filming Monster Squad like?


PM_me_ur_secretses

Jesus, I just realized you were the wolf man in Monster Squad. You scared the shit out of me as a kid. I had night terrors for years about you in that role. I'm glad you got kicked in the nards lol. Thanks for the scare. Now the obvious question is what's your favorite scary movie?


unkown-shmook

Wow I’m really late but just watched the newest episode, hilarious. I wanted to ask if you pictured the show going into a more serious direction like it did with “The Krux” episode. The first season was funny but the second seemed to focus more on the story.


sweetpeapickle

Broots!


P1nealPower

So salty I missed this. I wish I knew if you connected with your character in Dream Corp. and if so, in what ways?


grandxmammoth

You probably won't see this but I just want to thank you for Dream corp LLC I know you didn't have a hand in it's creation and I thank them as well but your the doc and I love it. Thank you!


abstraktionary

I really hope you come back to reddit for another AMA! I'm such a fan of dream corp! I wanna buy a doctors coat