Welcome to the NEW and OFFICIAL website of actor and filmmaker Derek Wayne Johnson!

June 24, 2008
The road to getting your own films made the way you want is a tough one, and in the meantime it is always good to work on other productions. Derek is doing just that. He just booked a small speaking role in the upcoming film I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, based on the NY Times bestselling novel by Tucker Max. Derek will play a small role along side the main characters, with filming beginning this month. The movie is set for release in 2009. Be sure to check out the book, but be warned, it is not for youngsters. Derek is also gearing up to shoot some small productions soon, all the while starting on his next script and possibly the Innocent's Way novel. As for the Innocent's Way film project and other features Derek is working on, they are coming along smoothly and at great speed. Filming recently wrapped on first time director Brad Maule's film, (title pending), in which Derek played the lead role of Dusty. Also starring in the film are Rachael Magill as Carla, Dusty's wife, Tristan Johnson as Billy, their son, and Brad Maule as Orson, Dusty's father. This film is also set for release in 2009.

March 5, 2008
While working constantly on producing Innocent's Way and several other films, auditioning, working on sets, teaching workshops, writing, directing, and acting, Derek will be playing the small role of a Reporter in the upcoming feature film Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, starring Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalf, and Amber Tamblyn this month. The film is to be released in 2009.

December 14, 2007
Press releases and articles are now available on the Media page, a new photo gallery has been added, and a whole lot more. Things are really popping right now! Along with starting up AJ16 Entertainment in honor of his late brother Adam, Derek will be playing the lead role in two features, and directing and starring in two more features in 2008. A couple of photo shoots are set for January as well. More info will be available soon, but right now check out the new stuff on the site, and feel free to contact Derek anytime with questions and comments.

November 1, 2007
Press releases, articles and a demo reel are currently in the works. If you haven't done so already, check out the Innocent's Way Promotional Short on the Media page. More to come in the near future like behind the scenes photos and stills from the Promotional Short as well as information about upcoming work.