If you've been watching R.J. Decker, the new TV series based on Carl Hiaasen's "Double Whammy," you may have noticed a familiar face. Eagle Eye Book Shop's very own Jef Holbrook appears as Gary, a supposedly mild mannered florist who has found himself wrapped up in PI Decker's murder investigation. We'd be proud of Jef regardless, but that fact that he's starring in a book adaptation makes the whole occasion extra sweet.
This isn't the first time Jef has worked on an adaptation, though. From appearances in the Will Trent Series, to a role in the film adaptation of Lyle Lyle Crocodile, to lending his vocal talents to audio versions of Scientific Digest & kids books such as "I Need a New Butt," Jef his left his mark on plenty of different productions. He's so prolific, in fact, that he doesn't even bother letting his coworkers know when he comes across a book he's worked with anymore, because then he wouldn't have time to do anything else!
Working at a bookstore does have its benefits for Jef, as he does a lot of research to prepare for roles. Whether he's looking for an original text, trying to delve deeper into a time period, or just reviewing some of his favorite acting books, Jef can usually find something on our shelves to help with his process. In our interview, he did emphasize that the script has the final say on what's happening in a scene, but he also noted that his research helps to bring new color to a role.
If you'd like to see the full catalog of Jef's roles, or check out any of his bevy of side projects, please feel free to check out the links below. And if you're looking to get something autographed, go ahead and print out this lovely picture of him!
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