A Million Little Thingsis ready to introduce you to Gary’s (James Roday Rodriguez) dad.

“James and I have talked a ton about this.

Paul just is this guy.

Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez has enjoyed mainstream success over his career spanning three decades.Michael Schwartz/WireImage

From the moment we first met with him, we knew we had found Gary’s dad.

While he might be a bit dated in his ways, Javier loves Gary more than anything.

As an actor, he’s appeared in a wide-range of shows and movies, fromKing of the HilltoAli.

It just seems like a hurdle right out of the gate.

I just really hope that this is something that we can all sustain.

A Million Little Thingsairs Thursdays at 10 p.m.