Potsy Ponciroli

Potsy Ponciroli
Ponciroli in 2025
Born (1981-02-17) February 17, 1981
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active2004–present

Potsy Ponciroli is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed the films Old Henry (2021), Greedy People (2024), and Motor City (2025).

Life and career

Ponciroli started his career as a director of commercials and music videos.[1] In 2016, he co-created the sitcom Still the King.[2] He co-founded Hideout Pictures, which produced Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Ted K, among others.[1]

Ponciroli's feature film debut Old Henry premiered out of competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival to critical acclaim.[1] In 2023, he directed the dark comedy film Greedy People.[3] His following film, Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley and Ben Foster was selected to be screened at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in the Venice Spotlight sidebar.[4] He has been attached to write the sequel of The Goonies.[1][5]

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Grobar, Matt (February 14, 2025). "Potsy Ponciroli Tapped To Pen 'The Goonies' Sequel For Warner Bros". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ Lloyd, Robert (June 12, 2016). "Review: 'Still the King' on CMT is familiar, adorable and appealingly weird around the edges". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ Clement, Nick (November 1, 2023). "'Old Henry' Director Moves Into Dark Comedy With 'Greedy People' Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lily James". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Roxborough, Scott (July 22, 2025). "Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine,' Kathryn Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' Among Stellar Venice Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Marc, Christopher (February 17, 2025). "'Goonies 2' Script To Be Penned By Potsy Ponciroli For WB". The Playlist. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
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