John David Washington stars as the Protagonist, Robert Pattinson as Neil, and Elizabeth Debicki as Kat in Christopher Nolan’s time-bending spy thriller Tenet.
Main cast
- The ProtagonistJohn David WashingtonMain
- NeilRobert PattinsonMain
- KatElizabeth DebickiMain
- Andrei SatorKenneth BranaghMain
- PriyaDimple KapadiaMain
Supporting cast
- Sir Michael CrosbyMichael CaineSupp
- BarbaraClémence PoésySupp
- WheelerFiona DourifSupp
- VolkovAndrew HowardSupp
- MahirHimesh PatelSupp
- IvesAaron Taylor-JohnsonSupp
Guest & voice
- Sator’s AideMartin ChildsGuest
- Kat’s FriendLaurie ShepherdGuest
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About this cast
Tenet is a 2020 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The story follows a secret agent, known only as the Protagonist, who is tasked with preventing World War III by manipulating the flow of time. The film features a global cast led by John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Elizabeth Debicki.
FAQs
Who plays the Protagonist in Tenet?
John David Washington plays the Protagonist, the unnamed CIA agent at the centre of the story.
Who plays Neil in Tenet?
Robert Pattinson plays Neil, the Protagonist’s enigmatic and skilled ally.
Who plays Kat in Tenet?
Elizabeth Debicki plays Kat, an art dealer and the estranged wife of the villain Andrei Sator.
Is Tenet a sequel or part of a series?
No, Tenet is a standalone film and not part of any existing franchise or series.
When was Tenet released?
Tenet was released in the UK on 26 August 2020 and in the US on 3 September 2020.
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