Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for writing and directing the films "Brick" (2005), "Looper" (2012), and "Knives Out" (2019). He has also directed episodes of the television series "Terriers" and "Breaking Bad."

Rian Johnson was born on December 17, 1973.

Rian Johnson has won several awards throughout his career. His film "Brick" won the Special Jury Prize for Originality of Vision at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. "Looper" received critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including the Saturn Award for Best Director. Additionally, Johnson's work on the television series "Breaking Bad" earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing.

Yes, Rian Johnson directed "Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi," which was released in 2017. The film is part of the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy and follows the story of Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron as they face the First Order.

Rian Johnson's latest project is a mystery film called "Knives Out" (2019). The movie stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas, among others, and was both written and directed by Johnson himself. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.