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Prolific filmmaker and director Simon West have given action fans some of the best adrenalized cinema ever. From bombastic flicks like Con Air, and Expendables 2 to more low-key actioners like The Mechanic with Jason Statham, West has solidified himself in the action cinema hall of fame amongst his legions of fans. You cannot talk about celebrated action film directors without mentioning Simon West and he’s deserved it.
West is back in the director’s chair for his latest action-thriller starring Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz in the hit man thriller Old Guy. Featuring another solid performance from Waltz, West crafts a lucrative thriller loaded with dark humor, thrilling action sequences and more.
Simon West stops by the Action Fix Podcast to chat about Old Guy but don’t worry Action-Flix faithful. I was able to wedge in the classics like Con Air, Expendables 2 and The Mechanic into our short interview window as I took advantage of speaking with the man who has entertained me for decades!
It’s prolific director and filmmaker Simon West on The Action Fix Podcast!
IN SELECT THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: February 21, 2025!




