"Gareth Edwards has the ability to inject compassion into the sci-fi genre," says The Creator star John David Washington

Over a week ago, 20th Century Studios, New Regency and Entertainment One released the behind-the-scenes of their sci-fi action thriller The Creator, which opens in theatres on September 29. The sci-fi movie with an exclusive featurette showcases what went down in the Gareth Edwards directorial. This new featurette highlights Gareth’s vision and inspirations he had for the film.

“Gareth Edwards has the ability to inject compassion into the sci-fi genre,” says The Creator star John David Washington

"My favorite cinema is very visually driven," says Edwards in the video featurette. "It's not like a play; it's like a dream of pure emotion. This film's a melting pot of things I grew up loving. A Vietnam movie mixed with robotic sci-fi."

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"Gareth has the ability to inject compassion into the sci-fi genre that usually leans on spectacle and danger," adds the lead star John David Washington. "What jumped out was the magical realism that he was able to execute - the depth and emotion that he was able to capture in every frame."

the film stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles and Academy Award winner Allison Janney. The film’s screenplay is by Gareth Edwards and Chris Weitz, from a story by Edwards. The producers are Gareth Edwards, p.g.a., Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, p.g.a. and Arnon Milchan. The executive producers are Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Natalie Lehmann, Nick Meyer and Zev Foreman.