Rian Johnson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Rian Johnson has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Apr 2023 on Table Read. Rian Johnson is mentioned in the podcast "Knives Out (1st half)" on Table Read Tuesdays, where he is recognized as the writer and director of the film "Knives Out." The host praises him as one of the great screenwriters, highlighting his work on "Brick" and "Looper," and also expresses admiration for his series "Poker Face.
Rian Craig Johnson 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. Going on to make higher-profile films, Johnson achieved mainstream recognition for writing and directing the science-fiction thriller Looper (2012) to critical and commercial success. Johnson landed his largest project when he wrote and directed the space opera Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), w
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2023 on Table Read |
| Role | Director/Writer |
| Affiliation | T-Street Productions |
How do different shows talk about Rian Johnson?
2 shows discussed Rian Johnson in these episodes.
- Table Read Tuesdays — 1 episode
Knives out. A murder mystery by Rian Johnson.
Knives Out (1st half) - Table Read — 1 episode
Who talks about Rian Johnson on podcasts?
Rian Johnson came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on Table Read Tuesdays.
- Knives Out (1st half) on Table Read Tuesdays (Sep 2025)
- Chris Griggs | TABLE READ PODCAST on Table Read (Apr 2023)
What is Rian Johnson mentioned alongside?
Rian Johnson is most often mentioned alongside Harlan Thrombi, Hugh Ransom Dale and Jacine Yume Productions.
Mentioned together: Harlan Thrombi, Hugh Ransom Dale, Jacine Yume Productions, Haley Elizabeth, Marta Cabrera, Benoit Blanc, Alan Stevens, Meg Thrombi, Knives Out, Ecuador