They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and John David Washington certainly kept that in mind when meeting with “The Creator” writer and director Gareth Edwards.
Edwards, best known for helming “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” told the story about meeting his future lead when asked about casting for “The Creator.”
“It was during the pandemic we were casting the film, so it was really hard to meet anybody,” Edwards recounted during a preview for the sci-fi epic on Tuesday. “But fortunately, [Washington] lives in LA. And I heard through his agents, ‘Hey, he’d meet you anytime you want or go for a meal.’