IN DEVELOPMENT
Before the Year Ends
- Role
- Raymond “King” King · Leading role
- Casting
- Announced · 2026
- Release
- Not announced
← Digital Cast
BRITISH-AMERICAN · AI DIGITAL PERFORMER
Johnathan Hill
Johnathan Hill is a British-American digital actor based in Los Angeles. His first planned leading role in Alireza Zhiyanmehr’s original productions is Raymond “King” King in Before the Year Ends.
Born in London, Hill began his professional life behind the camera, working in British film and television production before moving into acting in his early thirties. A production assignment brought him to the United States at thirty-five, where further acting opportunities led him to make Los Angeles his home.
Alongside acting and producing, he writes screenplays. His experience across these disciplines has shaped an interest in both the people within a story and the collaboration that brings it to the screen.
Johnathan is a fictional AI digital performer created by Alireza Zhiyanmehr. His personal history is fictional; production credits and their status are listed separately below.
At a glance
- Born
- 18 August 1986
- Age
- 40, as of October 2026
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Nationality
- British-American
- Residence
- Los Angeles, California
- Relationship status
- Single
Background
Johnathan Hill was born on August 18, 1986, in London, England. He spent much of his early professional life in the United Kingdom, building a career in film and television production.
Working behind the camera gave him an understanding of how stories develop from scripts into finished productions, and of the practical and collaborative work involved in bringing them to life.
Career
From production to performance
In his fictional career history, Hill began primarily as a producer. Acting opportunities emerged in his early thirties, and he started performing while continuing his work behind the camera.
At thirty-five, he travelled to the United States for a production assignment. Further acting offers encouraged him to stay and establish a home in Los Angeles. His work now encompasses acting, producing, and screenwriting.
This background is part of his fictional biography. Specific historical productions have not been assigned and are not presented as released credits.
Before the Year Ends
Hill has been selected to portray Raymond “King” King in Before the Year Ends, an original screenplay currently in development.
The story follows a one-year marriage between Raymond and Fiona Saint Clair, brought together by her grandfather’s final wish. As first impressions begin to change, their relationship grows amid pressures neither can easily leave behind.
This is his first planned leading role in the current production slate. The film has not yet been completed or released.
Personal life & interests
Hill lives in Los Angeles and is single. Sociable and comfortable in conversation, he enjoys meeting audiences while remaining selective about publicity.
He is a dedicated reader and writes screenplays alongside his acting and production work. Away from film, he has a particular interest in American muscle cars and classic British luxury vehicles.
Mixed martial arts training is another part of his life. He trains at a professional level, although no competition history has been established.
Filmography
Upcoming work
2026 identifies the casting announcement, not a release year. No completed or released screen credits are listed yet.
Photo album
Official portraits and, as they become available, images from productions and appearances.
Representation
Professional enquiries are managed directly by Alireza Zhiyanmehr.
Contact Alireza