IntroducingRunway Characters
An audio-driven interactive video generation model that simulates natural human motion and expression for photorealistic or stylized characters — with real-time lip-sync, gestures, and extended conversation support.
See Runway Characters in Action
Real-Time Tutoring & Education
Bring personalized tutors to life. Responsive characters that explain concepts, react to questions, and hold extended conversations with the natural expressions and gestures that make learning feel like a real dialogue.


Customer Support & Service
Transform customer support by putting a face to the interaction. A responsive, lifelike character that listens, reacts, and guides users through issues with the natural expressions and patience of a real human agent, at any hour, at any scale.

Training Simulations
Practice difficult conversations, negotiations, or high-stakes scenarios with lifelike characters that respond naturally, maintain eye contact, and react in real time, building skills in a safe environment.
Interactive Entertainment & Gaming
Bring game characters and digital performers to life. Characters that listen and respond, hosts that react to your choices, companions that hold real conversations. Making interactive entertainment feel like a genuine exchange.

Talk to a Character — Live
Interact with a Runway Character in real time. Ask about capabilities, see how it responds, and experience the technology firsthand.
Interested in Characters for
your company?
For Developers
Integrate real-time Characters into your app. Add custom voices, knowledge bases, and dynamic environments.
For Your Team
Custom integrations, dedicated support, and flexible licensing for companies building at scale.