Rian Craig Johnson (born December 17, 1973) is an American filmmaker. He made his directorial debut with the neo-noir mystery film Brick (2005), which received positive reviews and grossed nearly $4 million on a $450,000 budget.

Among his highest-rated work are three episodes of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad (2008). His filmography made him a strong candidate to write and direct Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017), the penultimate episode of the 'Star Wars' series.

17 hours ago · Director Rian Johnson is voicing his thoughts on theatrical releases again as the scope of cinema is being limited with a greater focus on streaming-first distribution. As Netflix pushes for their default method of release without marketing, Johnson is requesting far better coverage for his upcoming film 'Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Mar 18, 2025 · Rian Johnson, film director and writer who was known for creating well-crafted, tightly plotted thrillers that subverted expectations. His best-known movies included Looper, Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi, and Knives Out.

2 days ago · Rian Johnson at the Deadline Contenders Portrait Studio at the Directors Guild of America on November 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Buckner for Deadline.

1 day ago · Rian Johnson made his feature directorial debut with Brick, a mystery thriller that followed a murder investigation through the perspective of a bunch of high-schoolers. Two decades later, he still loves the genre and is about to return with another mystery in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.During an interview with Collider, he reveals why. ...

1 day ago · The buzz for Rian Johnson's upcoming star-studded blockbuster, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, is alive and well, as fans won't have to wait too long to sink into the action. Johnson offers an encouraging progress report on the Knives Out threequel as he hopes to create the best possible theatrical experience for it.. Speaking with Business Insider (via Screen Rant), Johnson confirmed ...

2 days ago · Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called movie theaters an outdated concept at the Time100 Summit. The "Knives Out" director Rian Johnson disagrees, saying the theatrical experience is important. For ...

Rian Craig Johnson (born December 17, 1973) is an American filmmaker. He made his directorial debut with the neo-noir mystery film Brick (2005), which received positive reviews and grossed nearly $4 million on a $450,000 budget.

1 day ago · As Rian Johnson gears up for the release of Wake Up Dead Man later this year, the director has outlined his conditions for making further installments in the Knives Out franchise. While promoting ...