Kevan Van Thompson

Kevan Van Thompson, honestly, the guy’s got a résumé that makes you do a double-take. Most people probably first clocked his name with Jojo Rabbit—yeah, that wild Taika Waititi flick that had everyone laughing and crying, sometimes in the same scene. But he’s not just a one-hit wonder. He’s also involved with White Bird: A Wonder Story, which dials up the heartstrings and leans into the whole “humanity in the face of adversity” thing. Not exactly light viewing, but hey, sometimes you need a good cry. Fast-forward to Ballerina, dropping in 2025. People are already buzzing—what’s he got up his sleeve this time? You can tell Thompson’s got a thing for stories that punch you in the gut, then hand you a tissue. He gravitates toward films that aren’t afraid to get a little messy, maybe even a bit controversial. Nothing paint-by-numbers here. Whether it’s exploring the chaos of war through a kid’s eyes in Jojo Rabbit, or digging into compassion and survival in White Bird, there's always something raw and real. With Ballerina, early talk suggests he’s not backing down from challenging material. I mean, you don’t sign on for projects like this if you’re looking for easy crowd-pleasers. Long story short, Kevan Van Thompson brings a certain edge and heart to his work. You’re not getting sugarcoated stories—he’s all about the layers, the stuff that sticks with you after the credits roll. If his track record’s anything to go by, Ballerina’s gonna leave a mark.