The Sundance Film Festival is known for its surprises, and this year was no exception.
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt made an unexpected appearance to support his longtime friend and creative collaborator, Noah Segan.
Segan, the director of “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” shared a moment of gratitude with Gordon-Levitt on the carpet.
The visit also marked a personal milestone for the star, coinciding with a legacy screening of “Mysterious Skin,” which originally premiered at Sundance in 2005.
His career has spanned a wide range of film and television projects, with no signs of slowing down.
His career has spanned a wide range of film and television projects, with no signs of slowing down.
He will star in the upcoming horror genre movie, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film is titled “Pendulum,” which also stars Phoebe Dynevor and Norman Reedus.
Gordon-Levitt cited admiration for Aronofsky’s work, particularly “Black Swan.”
Looking ahead, the actor also shared concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking and emphasized the need for ethical guardrails.
“These models are all built out of stolen data,” Gordon-Levitt said.
“That’s not to say that the technology is bad. We just need to build a system around the tech that allows people to give consent and get compensation for their content and their personal data.”
Joseph continues to use his Instagram platform to raise awareness about AI in the entertainment industry, encouraging audiences to engage in the conversation about its future.