Ric Roman Waugh on His Career, Action Filmmaking & Shelter | Interview

Exclusive interview with Ric Roman Waugh — director of Shelter and visionary behind films like Snitch, Shot Caller, Angel Has Fallen, and Greenland.In this in-depth conversation, I sit down with Ric Roman Waugh, the director of the brand-new Jason Statham action thriller Shelter (in theaters January 30, 2026), to talk about his entire career, his evolution as a filmmaker, and what shaped his creative voice.Ric started his career as a stunt performer before transitioning to writing and directing — bringing a grounded, visceral feel to his action films. Over the years he’s built an eclectic filmography that includes gritty character dramas like Snitch (2013) and Shot Caller (2017), massive action franchises like Angel Has Fallen (2019), and disaster epics like Greenland (2020).In Shelter, Ric takes a more emotional, character-focused approach to action, blending intense physical sequences with authentic performances — something he attributes to his background and philosophy of placing viewers “inside the action.” This is the second episode of Flicks and Friends!We break down:🔥 How his stunt roots influence his directing🎥 Why character matters in big action films💥 What he learned from each major project in his career📽️ What Shelter was like to shoot and what’s coming nextWatch the full interview and let me know: Which Ric Roman Waugh movie is your favorite?