Chris J. Lopez
Biography
Chris J. Lopez is an independent American director, writer, editor, cinematographer, and actor. He is the creator of the "Tan-Man" franchise and co-creator of the "Jonah and Blake" comedy series. His films are known for their dynamic visual aesthetic, as well as their frequent blend of physical comedy and over-the-top violence, influenced primarily by comic books, cartoons, and genre films. Chris is an entertainer whose ultimate goal is to make people laugh and show them a good time at the movies.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Background Cast
A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Cramped together inside a Jeep Cherokee and with the miles stretching infinitely ahead, they face a choice: embrace their new existence or fight to escape it.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Officer Jenkins
after launching a wildly successful memecoin, a pair of grifters find their partnership shattered when one is consumed by greed and plans to keep all of the earnings for himself.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Kyle
Obsessive film professor Charlie is one long-take away from realizing his magnum opus film, SUDDEN DEATH. As problems spring up left and right, Charlie begins to put into question his legitmacy as a director and person.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Officer Jenkins
Jonah and Blake are back in an all-new adventure! It's the first day of school, and the boys have already made an enemy! Will the two step up and become heroes of the school, or become the laughing stocks of the semester? Meanwhile, dear old dad confronts his new boss... who resembles someone very close to him.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Officer Jenkins
In this episode of Jonah and Blake, the boys get in some real trouble! After accidentally killing their mother, the boys scramble to hide their mistake. Will they get away with their crime, or will they be grounded by dear old dad?
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Himself
Told from the perspective of three student filmmakers, The Fungus Amongus is a journey through the wild world of fungi in Tallahassee, Florida.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Henchman #2
The khaki crusader returns for one final adventure. Teaming up with his new sidekick Beige Boy, Tan-Man hunts down a new villain on the run...who happens to be his most dangerous foe yet.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Shit Eater #1
After the Yakuza puts a hit out on him, a famed Sumo wrestler must fight his way through gangster and cutthroat killers in order to obtain vengeance.