John David Washington plays Joshua Taylor, a former special forces agent, alongside Gemma Chan as Maya, his wife, and Ken Watanabe as Harun, a robotic leader, in the 2023 sci-fi film The Creator.
Main cast
- Joshua TaylorJohn David WashingtonMain
- MayaGemma ChanMain
- HarunKen WatanabeMain
Supporting cast
- NorbuBenedict WongSupp
- HoweAllison JanneySupp
- DrewSturgill SimpsonSupp
- General McBrideRalph InesonSupp
- AlphieMadeleine Yuna VoylesSupp
- Fyodor UdalovMarc MenchacaSupp
Guest & voice
- Omi / Mission RoboVeronica NgoVoice
- Ship Bot / Rural MedicAmar Chadha-PatelVoice
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About this cast
The Creator is a 2023 science-fiction film directed by Gareth Edwards. It follows a hardened ex-special forces agent, Joshua Taylor, who is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI, in a future war between humans and artificial intelligence.
FAQs
Who plays the lead role of Joshua Taylor in The Creator?
John David Washington portrays Joshua Taylor, a former special forces agent, in The Creator.
Is The Creator set in the UK or does it feature British actors?
The Creator is an American film produced by 20th Century Studios, but it features several British actors, including Gemma Chan, Benedict Wong, and Ralph Ineson.
Who plays the AI child Alphie in The Creator?
Madeleine Yuna Voyles plays Alphie, the advanced AI child that Joshua is tasked with protecting.
What is the role of Ken Watanabe in The Creator?
Ken Watanabe plays Harun, a robotic leader and ally of the AI forces, in a key supporting role.
Is Allison Janney in The Creator?
Yes, Allison Janney plays Colonel Howe, a tough military officer pursuing Joshua.
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