Ric Roman Waugh (Director, Writer, Producer) on Growing Up in the Stunt World, Filmmaking with Purpose, and Listening to the Audience

Ric Roman Waugh (Director, Writer, Producer) on Growing Up in the Stunt World, Filmmaking with Purpose, and Listening to the Audience

From Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin Goetz by Kevin Goetz

March 18, 2026 · 53 min · Season 2026 · Episode 87

About this episode

Filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh discusses his journey from being a stuntman's son to a prominent action director, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in commercial films.

Send Kevin a Text Message Filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh joins host Kevin Goetz for a conversation about his unconventional path from stuntman's son to one of Hollywood's most distinctive action directors. Waugh discusses growing up inside the stunt world, his mentors, and his mission to make commercial action films that also deliver an important message. During the conversation, he touches on his collaborations with Dwayne Johnson, Gerard Butler, and Jason Statham, and on films such as Felon, Sni...

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Goetz

Guest: Ric Roman Waugh

Topics covered

  • filmmaking
  • stunt world
  • action films
  • Hollywood
  • mentorship

Keywords

  • Ric Roman Waugh
  • stunt world
  • action director
  • Hollywood
  • mentorship
  • Dwayne Johnson
  • Gerard Butler
  • Jason Statham

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Felon, Sni...

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