Royce Johnson

Royce Johnson, you might’ve spotted him in “Learning to Drive” back in 2014—yeah, that indie gem where things don’t always go in a straight line, literally or emotionally. He’s not the guy who shouts for attention, but there’s this subtle weight he brings to every scene, like you know the character’s dragging their own baggage but still trying to keep it together. Flash forward to 2025, and he’s set to appear in “Bloat,” which, let’s be honest, has a title that’s got people raising their eyebrows. What’s that even about? Whatever it is, you can bet Royce is gonna do something unexpected with it. He’s the sort of actor who doesn’t get splashed across every billboard but sneaks up on you in the middle of a film and suddenly you’re thinking, “Wait, who is this guy?” There’s a rawness to his performances that feels almost too real sometimes—like maybe he’s not even acting. That’s probably why people remember his roles, even if they can’t always put a name to the face right away. He’s not mainstream, not really, but he doesn’t need to be. He’s the quiet thread holding the whole thing together. People who really know movies, they watch for the Royces of the world. The ones who don’t need to play the hero or the villain, just the human. And that’s what makes his presence in “Bloat” so intriguing. You know it won’t be predictable. Whatever’s coming, it’ll be worth watching.