The war against AI rages on, andJohn David Washingtonmay be the one to stop it. Today, 20th Century Studios released a new poster for its upcoming sci-fi featureThe Creator. In it, Washington stars as an ex-special forces agent tasked with tracking down the mind behind advanced AI. The film is due to premiere exclusively in theaters on September 29.
The newest posteris the first so far to feature a human character. It focuses on Washington’s character Joshua as he escorts a young child across dangerous terrain. He is battle ready, toting various weapons to protect himself and the child as he completes his mission. The background sets the scene, showcasing an apocalyptic and futuristic blend audiences can expect to see inThe Creator. A large ship looms in the sky, with a few other drones flying around, suggesting a society that hasbeen overrun with robotic technology.
The Creatortakes place10 years after a warhas started between humans and AI, with no real signs that it could end anytime soon. However, there may yet still be hope for humanity, thanks to Joshua. In the midst of grieving his wife (Gemma Chan), Joshua is tasked with hunting down and destroying an elusive being known only as The Creator, the architect ofthe war-hungry AI. The Creator didn’t just create the AI, though — they also have a weapon that can end the war for good. So, Joshua and a small group set out to find the weapon, but soon discover that what they’re meant to destroy is an AI that takes form as a small child.
The Creatorwas written, directed, and produced byGareth Edwards, previously known for directing projects includingRogue One: A Star Wars StoryandGodzilla(2014). He co-wrote the screenplay alongsideChris Weitz, whose other projects includeRogue One,About My Father,The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and more.The Creatorwas also produced byArnon Milchan,Kiri Hart, andJim Spencer. Executive producers for the feature areYariv Milchan,Michael Schaefer,Nick Meyer,Natalie Lehmann, andZev Foreman. Additional cast includesKen Watanabe,Allison Janney,Sturgill Simpson, andMadeleine Yuna Voyles
The CreatorHas Become More Relevant Than Ever
While our world may not be in a vicious war against AI in the wayThe Creatordepicts, the more broad focus on AI still hits home, especially as part of the ongoingSAG-AFTRA and WGA strikesinclude protections against AI. During anearlier interview with Collider, Edwards touched on how current conversations around AI shifted the way he viewedThe Creatorscreenplay. While it didn’t influence how he approached the film itself, he shared that he had “to invent a scenario where you might reject [AI],” likening it to a “freaky mirror” as talks about AI continue in various aspects in the real world.
The Creatorreleases September 29 in theaters. Check out the new poster below:
