What is the name of the male lead of Creed? Why does the male lead of black do not have a name in the film?

After reading "Creedy", can you remember what the black male protagonist's name is? What is the name of the male star? People also refer to "male protagonist" online, so why does the male protagonist in "Creedy" have no name in the film?

What is the name of the male star in "Creedy"?

The black male star in "Creedy" is played by John David Washington, the son of Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington. Before becoming an actor, John David Washington was a professional football player. Because of his injury, he changed careers and became an actor. His more famous works include the movie "The Black Party" directed by Spike Lee, and the American drama "Gallers" collaborated with Dwayne Johnson.

Why does the male protagonist of "Creedy" have no name in the film?

The black male protagonist of "Creedy" has no name, but director Nolan intentionally did it, because he himself is the embodiment of "Creedy". At the beginning of the movie, he would rather sacrifice himself than betray his teammates. In the movie, he also refused to take women and children as hostages... He was set as the best interpretation of the word "Creedy".

Director Nolan once accepted an interview and said: "This is a great thing in classic movies. There are some very classic characters in old-fashioned intelligence films. The director will not give him a name. For example, in some German war films, like criminals, he will not have a name, but that person is also a very powerful existence."

So he also followed the tradition of these classic films, giving the male protagonist John David Washington great room to play, and did not want to use his name to limit the other party's performance, "Let John David describe the role himself and create his backstory."

The ending of the male lead in "Creedy"

In "Creedy", the black male protagonist founded the Creed Organization in the future. It is very likely that Neil was recruited into the organization. The two were friends and comrades-in-arms. In order to help the black male protagonist successfully complete the task, Neil returned to the black male protagonist and sacrificed himself.