Ryan Northrup-Senior Staff Writer

Ryan Northrup

Senior Staff Writer

August, 2021
John Wick, Mission: Impossible, Avatar
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About Ryan Northrup

Ryan Northrup is a Senior Staff Writer on ScreenRant's Movie & TV News team, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and reviews. A graduate of McMaster University, Ryan began his career in public relations before attending Vancouver Film School. There, he built lasting industry connections and optioned a feature film screenplay.

Industry Focus

As a Senior Staff Writer at ScreenRant, Ryan covers a wide range of film and TV releases. From blockbuster franchises to Netflix originals to indie gems, his writing spans the full spectrum of scripted entertainment. Much of his work focuses on major action franchises such as John Wick, Mission: Impossible, and Fast & Furious.

Favorite Media

Ryan recently discovered his passion for the world of Avatar and would love to vacation on Pandora if the Na'vi would have him. Outside of thinking about the tall blue people, he enjoys adding to his increasingly unwieldy 4K Blu-ray collection or defending the 2005 film Sahara, which should have been a bigger hit.

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Jason Momoa posing for a photo on the See season 3 red carpet
Netflix Confirms Sad New Update For Jason Momoa’s Gritty 2-Part Crime Thriller Series

Jason Momoa’s two-part crime thriller show is now on Netflix, but the streamer has now shared a disappointing update on the series’ future.

Jason Momoa posing for a photo on the See season 3 red carpet
Netflix Confirms Sad New Update For Jason Momoa’s Gritty 2-Part Crime Thriller Series

Jason Momoa’s two-part crime thriller show is now on Netflix, but the streamer has now shared a disappointing update on the series’ future.

Steven Spielberg at the AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Francis Ford Coppola
Steven Spielberg’s Dark New 10-Part Crime Thriller Series Has Audiences Divided On Rotten Tomatoes

A new crime thriller streaming series has debuted with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and viewers are torn on the intense 10-part experience.

Renate Reinsve running through a tight hallway with blood on her face in Backrooms
Backrooms Is Officially A24's Highest-Grossing Movie Ever

Despite a steep decline in its second weekend, Backrooms has now grossed a stunning worldwide total, becoming A24’s highest-grossing movie ever.

Dakota Fanning looking serious in All Her Fault
Dakota Fanning’s Record-Breaking Peacock Series Sets Official Follow-Up Based On Mystery Novel

After All Her Fault starring Dakota Fanning became a big streaming hit, Peacock has now ordered a follow-up show based on a major bestseller.

Mark Stanley as Ivan Agnew in The Witness
Netflix's New 3-Part Crime Series Is Officially A Streaming Hit After Just Two Days

After landing on the platform only two days ago, Netflix’s intense new three-part crime show has ascended to become a major streaming success.

Al Pacino as Vincent Hanna in Heat
Heat 2 Gets Exciting Filming Update From Michael Mann With First Photo

A promising update has arrived for Heat 2, with Michael Mann sharing a new photo as pre-production work on the anticipated sequel continues.

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Pierce Brosnan at the opening night of High Noon
Pierce Brosnan's Overlooked Action Thriller Based On 25-Year-Old Novel Becomes Overnight Streaming Sensation On Netflix

After a quiet release several years ago, a tense crime thriller starring Pierce Brosnan that adapts a 25-year-old novel has struck gold on streaming.

Matt Damon screams in agony in The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Crashes AMC Site As Tickets Officially Go On Sale

Tickets are now on sale for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, but getting some could be tricky as a major traffic surge crashed AMC's website.

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Denzel Washington in a crowd in The Manchurian Candidate
Denzel Washington's Remake Of Legendary Thriller Officially Streaming On New Home

Decades after its release, Denzel Washington's remake of a classic 1962 thriller has just become available on a new streaming platform.

Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell with a gun in The Mummy
Brendan Fraser Reveals His Reaction To The Mummy 4 Script

Brendan Fraser shares his reaction to the script for The Mummy 4, which brings back adventurer Rick O'Connell alongside Rachel Weisz's Evelyn.

Eleven at the end of Stranger Things season 5
David Harbour Weighs In On Eleven's Ambiguous Fate After Polarizing Stranger Things Series Finale

After a divisive ending, Hopper actor David Harbour addresses whether he thinks Eleven is alive at the end of the Stranger Things series finale.

Karl Urban as Johnny Cage pushing sunglasses up with his middle finger in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat 2 Digital Release Date Officially Confirmed

After hitting theaters in May, Mortal Kombat 2 starring Karl Urban has now set its sights on a digital release date, and there isn't long to wait.

Stephen King looking to his left in front of Doctor Sleep cover art
Stephen King Gives Glowing Review To Hit New Crime Thriller Compared To The Silence Of The Lambs

Horror author Stephen King raves about a new crime thriller story that he compares favorably to Silence of the Lambs in a new social media post.

Clint Eastwood looking to the horizon in Cry Macho
Clint Eastwood Retirement Seemingly Confirmed As Legendary Director & Actor Turns 96

As Clint Eastwood turns 96 years old, the filmmaker's son seemingly confirms that The Good, the Bad and the Ugly star has retired from Hollywood.

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Maddy sitting by a pool in Euphoria
Euphoria Star Clarifies Retirement Rumors Ahead Of Series Finale

Alexa Demie, best known for playing Maddy on Euphoria, sets the record straight regarding the rumors that she plans on retiring from acting.

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Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher looking scary on a screen in Scream 7
Stu’s Alternate Scream 7 Ending Gets New Details From Matthew Lillard In Time For Paramount+ Debut

As Scream 7 releases on Paramount+, Matthew Lillard reveals that Stu Macher almost had a very different ending in the hit horror sequel.

Mabel looking up in awe in Hoppers
Pixar’s Hoppers Officially Comes To Disney+ Next Week

After becoming a modest success in theaters, Pixar's latest animated adventures has now set a Disney+ release date, and there isn't long to wait.

Quentin Tarantino at 2020 BAFTAs
Quentin Tarantino’s New Version Of 22-Year-Old Crime Thriller Is Now A Streaming Hit

The updated version of Quentin Tarantino's 22-year-old crime thriller is here, and it has just become a major American streaming sensation.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson smiling on the red carpet for 28 Years Later
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's New Crime Thriller Fuze Officially Releases On Digital After Quiet Theatrical Release

After failing to make much of a mark at the box office, a tense new crime thriller starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson is now available to watch at home.

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