Watching the trailer for The Creator, it’s reasonable to be reminded of both The Mandalorian and The Last Of Us. After all, the movie and the two shows all center on protagonists who become reluctant father figures to wards who could potentially change the world/universe. It’s a fair comparison to make when examining the modern pop culture landscape, but the truth is that the roots of the story in the upcoming release go far deeper into film history, as one of writer/director Gareth Edwards’ main sources of inspiration in the making of his sci-fi blockbuster was the beloved Japanese film series Lone Wolf And Cub.
At last week’s San Diego Comic-Con, I had the opportunity to sit down with Edwards to discuss his new movie, and I brought up the similarities between The Creator, The Mandalorian and The Last Of Us. I referenced the dynamic being similar to Lone Wolf And Cub, and the filmmaker explained that those films were front of mind in the making of his fourth feature and that he has been wanting to tell a story like this one for a long time. Said Edwards,
