Johnny Ocean
Our Team
Robert Diaz Leroy
Line Producer, Showrunner, Director
Robert, a Producer, Director and Showrunner with a career spanning more than 20 years in different roles, was formerly the Director and show runner for the award-winning children’s show Noah’s Park, bringing this important experience to our show.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0503791/
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Among our available contractors, as their schedules permit, are:
Kyle Roepke
Underwater Director of Photography
A significant portion of the underwater SCUBA footage of Jonathan Barron that is featured in both the Series Concept Trailer and The Origins of Johnny Ocean was captured in the past by Kyle Roepke.
Kyle produced several episodes of Discvery Channel's show Dangerous Catch. He has worked for Discovery, BBC, Paul Nicklen Photography, and others, working on some oe the most well-known nature shows of our time.
https://www.oceanculture.life/ocl/kyle-roepke
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12588482/
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Posthumous:
Michael Preece
Executive Produer,, posthumous
We were honored to have the involvement of Michael Preece as Executive Producer prior to his passing in 2025. You will find his Executive Producer credit in The Origins of Johnny Ocean.
Michael directed some of the most popular shows on TV during the 1980’s. He worked on Gilligan’s Island, Dallas, Mutiny on the Bounty, McGyver, Walker Texas Ranger, and more. He was one of the most renowned directors of the past generation.