Jonathan Lewsley

Johnny joined the UK Scripted Originals team for Amazon MGM Studios in 2020, where he has creatively led the development and production of series and movies including three seasons of Emmy-nominated mystery ‘The Devil’s Hour’, two seasons of global science fiction hit ‘The Rig’, BAFTA-winning dramas ‘Wilderness’ and ‘Jungle’, and upcoming thriller ‘Malice’ starring Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny. Johnny has a specific interest in both explicit and embedded climate storytelling and in sustainable production practices. Previously he has worked in commissioning for Britbox and the BBC, and as a development producer in London and LA, after working as a script editor on ‘The Bill’, ‘The Musketeers S2’ and ‘Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell’. He is a qualified criminal barrister, holds a first-class degree in English Literature from Oxford University and an MA in Producing from the National Film & Television School. He is also a former international rock musician.