Jesse V Johnson's latest release, CHIEF OF STATION (2024),starring Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, and Alex Pettyfer, has garnered significant attention, ranking #2 on HULU in August 2024 and outperforming on all platforms worldwide.
This film, currently streaming globally following a successful US theatrical run, showcases Johnson's signature hard-edged style, combining imaginative and visceral action sequences with standout performances from actors. His films are often character-driven, featuring complex and emotional performances that set them apart.
AVENGEMENT (2019),a British crime thriller starring Scott Adkins, is widely regarded as Johnson's standout film to date. The movie's impressive fight scenes cemented Johnson's reputation as a writer and director to watch, while Adkins solidified his status as a leading man.
Johnson's Debt Collectors films, including THE DEBT COLLECTOR (2018) and DEBT COLLECTORS (2020),starring Scott Adkins and Louis Mandylor, have generated a devoted "cult-like" following, with their popularity continuing to grow.
Johnson has also received critical acclaim for his "female-centric" thrillers, such as the epic period-piece BOUDICA (2023),starring Olga Kurylenko, and the WWII thriller HELL HATH NO FURY (2021),starring Nina Bergman.
In addition to his work in film, Johnson has made a name for himself in the stunt world, having performed stunts in blockbuster movies like TOTAL RECALL (1990),WAR OF THE WORLDS, TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES, and AVATAR.
Johnson's feature debut as writer and director was the gritty actioner THE PACKAGE (2012),starring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Dolph Lundgren. Since then, he has directed films featuring some of the world's most prominent action stars, including Aaron Eckhart, John Malkovich, Thomas Jane, Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren, Olga Kurylenko, and WWE superstar Steve Austin.
In 2023, Johnson worked as a director on the TV series THE PENDRAGON CYCLE, overseeing multiple large-scale battle sequences and key emotional scenes. He has expressed his enjoyment of working in the TV format.
