Taylor John Smith

Taylor John Smith, man, this guy’s been popping up all over the place lately. Born and bred in America, he's got that classic leading man vibe, but with a bit of an edge—like, he’s not just another pretty face. People probably recognize him most from Sharp Objects, playing John Keene, which, let’s be real, was a pretty messed-up show but he held his own next to Amy Adams and the rest of that wild cast. It’s not just TV, though. The dude’s film resume is sneaky good. Go back a few years—he was in Wolves (2016), and honestly, that indie sports drama flew under a lot of radars but Smith brought some serious angst to the role. Then there’s You Get Me from 2017, which, yeah, was one of those steamy teen thrillers on Netflix where everyone’s making terrible decisions—he fit right in. Hunter Killer in 2018? That’s the one with Gerard Butler and submarines and a whole bunch of explosions. Again, Smith shows up, not just background noise, actually making you care about the guy. Fast forward to The Outpost (2020), which is a war drama based on real events. The movie’s a bit of a gut-punch, honestly, and he’s out there with a bunch of heavy hitters like Orlando Bloom. Not to forget Shadow in the Cloud from the same year—Chloë Grace Moretz is the lead, but Smith’s there too, tossing in his own brand of intensity. He’s not quite a household name yet, but give it time—he’s everywhere, and he’s only getting better.