DirectorsJoeandAnthonyRussocurrently have a lot on their plate! Before returning to the MCU forthe next two highly anticipated Avengers films, they have another exciting sci-fi adventure up their sleeves to share with the world:The Electric State. Based on the 2018 illustrated novel of the same name bySimon Stålenhag, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic and retro-futuristic version of the 1990s, where robots gained sentience and revolted against their human creators. However, following their failed uprising, the surviving robots now live in exile, far away from humankind.
The Electric Stateultimately follows Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), an orphaned teenager who is unexpectedly visited by a robot, which she believes is being controlled by Christopher, her younger brother who was long presumed dead. Determined to reunite with her brother, Michelle must travel across America to the Exclusion Zone, where robots now live. Along the way,she joins forces with a smuggler named Keats(Chris Pratt) and his robot sidekick Herman (voiced byAnthony Mackie) to learn the dark truth behind Christopher’s disappearance.
The Electric Stateboasts an extensive cast of both live-action performers and voice roles, so keep reading below to discover who plays who in the film!
Millie Bobby Brown
Michelle is our lead character, a teenage orphan trying to navigate through life in a world destroyed by the human/robot war. She is prepared to undertake a dangerous journey across the country to find her missing younger brother.
Millie Bobby Brown is best known for her role as Eleven inthe hit TV seriesStranger Things. She has also starred in films such asEnola Holmesand its sequel, playing the titular character.
Chris Pratt
Keats is a smuggler and drifter who fought during the human/robot war. He volunteers to help Michelle travel to the Exclusion Zone and find her brother.
Chris Pratt is perhaps best known for portrayingPeter Quill / Star-Lord in the MCU, as well as Andy Dwyer in the beloved comedy seriesParks and Recreation. His voice roles also include Emmet Brickowksi inThe Lego Movieand Mario inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Ke Huy Quan
Dr. Amherst / the voice of P.C.
Little has been revealed about Dr. Amherst or P.C. However,Ke Huy Quanrecently teasedthat Dr. Amherst is “a character that Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt traverse America to look for. They need to find this doctor to understand what’s going on.”
Following a lengthy hiatus from acting, Ke Huy Quan returned to the spotlight with his award-winning performance inEverything Everywhere All at Once. He has since been featured in TV shows such asAmerican Born Chineseand the second season ofLoki.
Stanley Tucci
Ethan Skate
Ethan Skate is a tech entrepreneur who, following the war between humans and robots, has become an important public figure in this new world.Co-director Joe Russo has described himas “the father of invention who invents out of trauma.”
During his decade-spanning career,Stanley Tuccihas appeared in many films, such asThe Devil Wears Prada,Easy A,The Hunger Games, and most recently,Conclave. He has also lent his voice to popular TV series such asBoJack HorsemanandCentral Park.
Giancarlo Esposito
Colonel Marshall Bradbury
Few details about Colonel Marshall Bradbury have been revealed. However, from his brief appearance in the trailer, he appears to be a menacing individual that robots both know and fear. Additionally, the promo image above confirms that he will cross paths with Ethan Skate during the film, but are they allies or enemies?
Since the 1980s,Giancarlo Espositohas turned in countless film and television performances, though his career-defining role is perhaps Gus Fring, whom he portrayed in bothBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul. Recently, he also starred in shows such asThe Mandalorian,The Boys, andGodfather of Harlem.
Anthony Mackie
Herman is Keats’ robot sidekick. From the trailer, we can see that Herman is quite a large robot, capable of carrying a caravan across the country with Michelle, Keats, and Cosmo inside.
Anthony Mackie is best known for his ongoing MCU role as Sam Wilson, a role he most recently reprised inCaptain America: Brave New World. He has also starred in films such asThe Hurt LockerandReal Steel, as well as the TV seriesTwisted Metal.
Woody Harrelson
Mr. Peanut
Co-director Joe Russo has described Mr. Peanutas “the Atticus Finch or the Jimmy Carter of the robots. He’s the most intelligent, the most progressive, the most humane." Following the war, he plays a pivotal role as a peacemaker among the surviving robots.
Woody Harrelsonfirst rose to fame in the TV sitcomCheers. He has since starred inThe Hunger Gamesfilm series (portraying Haymitch Abernathy), as well asNow You See Me,Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and the highly acclaimed first season ofTrue Detective.
Alan Tudyk
Cosmo is a yellow robot with an enormous smile that prompts Michelle to search for her brother, becoming her companion for the journey.
Alan Tudykcurrently portrays Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle in the sci-fi comedy seriesResident Alienand voices multiple characters, namely Clayface and The Joker, inHarley Quinn. He also voiced K-2S0 inRouge One: A Star Wars Story, a role which he will reprise in the upcoming second season ofAndor.
Other Supporting Cast Members
The following actors and actresses will also be starring inThe Electric State.
