During the 2000s, Jones' career began to branch out. In addition to his witty appearances in the 7-Up campaigns, Jones played the role of Clifford Franklin in "The Replacements" (2000) and the horror film ' (2003). In 2002, Jones landed the lead role of Daryl Chase in the action-dramedy "Double Take" (2001), alongside Eddie Griffin, and worked with David Duchovny, Seann William Scott and Julianne Moore in Ivan Reitman's sci-fi comedy, "Evolution" (2001). Jones was also in the 2009 film ' and he appeared as the computer Vox 114 in "The Time Machine" (2002). His other more recent films includes "Biker Boyz" (2003), "Godzilla" (2005), "Runaway Jury" (2003) and "Primeval" (2004). Jones appeared in an uncredited cameo and played in "Grindhouse Planet Terror" (2007 film).