James Campbell-Smith

James Campbell-Smith’s filmography has this sort of quiet range that sneaks up on you. The Aeronauts (2019) tossed him into the dizzying heights of Victorian hot-air balloon adventures. Gritty, a little whimsical, and honestly, just a wild ride—he slipped between tension and awe without breaking a sweat. Then there’s Shattered (2022), which couldn’t be more different. Here, he leans into darker territory, all sharp edges and psychological games. You watch him unravel, and it’s almost uncomfortable…in the best way. Something about his expressions says more than the dialogue ever could. And A Foreign Country? That’s a curveball. It’s not flashy, but he brings this understated intensity to the role, the sort of performance that creeps up on you hours later. There’s a reason his name pops up in such varied projects; the dude refuses to be pigeonholed. Whether he’s floating above the clouds, spiraling through a tense thriller, or quietly simmering in a drama, he finds a way to make each character feel like a real person, not just a part in a script. You get the sense he’s just getting started, and honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising if his next move is something completely out of left field. That unpredictability? It’s kind of his thing.