That was one of the things that interested me about the character. He doesn't want to be a hero, and has no real desire to save the earth or discover aliens. He's sniffing around looking to see what will fall in his lap.

Jones was the co-host of ABC's Crash Course (which was canceled after 4 episodes). Personal life
Jones married former model Jacqueline Staph in 2008. Together Jones and Fechter worked on several projects including a McDonald's commercial with basketball superstar Michael Jordan for the McDonald's specialty sandwich the "McJordan".

In a statement Perry announced "It is with mixed emotion that I announce that I will be unable to portray Madea in the next chapter in her journey. Orlando Jones (born April 10 1968) is an American comedian and film and television actor. " The decision came amid Perry's prior obligations of assisting Oprah Winfrey with her struggling OWN network.