Samuel O’Melia

Samuel O’Melia doesn’t exactly have the most typical Hollywood resume, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. He’s credited in some seriously wild projects—like, who else can say they’ve been part of both “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” (2024) and the upcoming live-action “Lilo & Stitch” (2025)? That’s a range you don’t see every day. So, you’ve got him involved in a CGI monster smackdown and then pivoting to a nostalgic Disney remake—talk about switching gears. Anyway, “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” is kind of a fever dream for anyone who grew up plastering monster posters on their walls. Samuel had a hand in bringing that chaos to life, right as the franchise decided to go even bigger and louder—yes, somehow, that’s possible. He’s not just working in one lane, though. With “Lilo & Stitch,” he’s dipping into pure childhood nostalgia, helping reboot one of Disney’s most chaotic and lovable duos for a new audience. There’s a lot of buzz about how this adaptation will balance the weirdness and warmth of the original, and Samuel’s involvement is one of those little details that has fans curious. Then you’ve got “Knox Goes Away” (2023), which is a whole different beast—more of a gritty, introspective crime drama, nothing like the monster brawls or alien dogs. It’s proof the guy’s not afraid to jump genres and throw himself into something new. No two credits look the same, and honestly, that’s a pretty rare thing in this industry.