Adam Somner

Adam Somner, a name you’d probably spot in the credits if you stuck around after the lights came up, was one of those behind-the-scenes legends. Born in England, he dove deep into the movie world, working his way up as an assistant director and producer. People might not instantly recognize his face, but his fingerprints are all over some pretty big films—yeah, we’re talking “Licorice Pizza” (2021), “War Horse” (2011), and “Lincoln” (2012). Those aren’t exactly small potatoes. He had this knack for wrangling chaos on set, making sure all the moving parts actually moved together instead of crashing into each other. Off set, Adam was married to Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro, and, honestly, you get the feeling he brought the same kind of dedication to his personal life that he did to his work. Friends and colleagues would say he had this dry wit, a way of cutting through the usual Hollywood nonsense with a raised eyebrow and a sharp comment. He wasn’t about the glitz or the glamour—he just genuinely loved making movies work, and he had a stubborn streak that probably helped him survive the madness of film shoots. Adam died on November 27, 2024, in Studio City, California. It's wild to think about how many unforgettable moments in film carry a little bit of his spirit. The industry lost a quiet powerhouse, and, honestly, movies won’t quite be the same without him lurking somewhere just out of frame, making the impossible happen.