On Friday January 19th, Jodie Foster, Riley Keough, Pedro Pascal, Normani, Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Jena Malone, Jay Ellis, more stopped by the Variety Interview Studio, presented by Audible, sharing creative insights and details on their upcoming projects, including:
- Jodie Foster, EP of Alok, on finding the power in your voice and how words touch and connect people
- Pedro Pascal discussed immersing himself in the film’s setting of Oakland, CA and attempting an Oakland accent for his role in Freaky Tales
- Riley Keough teased her new project Sasquatch Sunset and talked about transforming into Bigfoot for the film
- Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin chatted about playing cousins in Jesse’s film A Real Pain and why personal stories resonate with audiences
Photos by John Salangsang/Variety for Audible
More interviews and photos to come daily, and see below for what’s still to come for festival goers…
The Audible Listening Lodge is again open to the public during Sundance Film Festival:
WHEN: Saturday, January 20: 12:00PM – 6:00PM & Sunday, January 21: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
WHERE: Kimball Terrace, 675 Main Street, Park City
WHAT: Stop by to relax around the fireplace and enjoy free hot and cold beverages, light bites, and s’mores (while supplies last), on the outdoor patio, featuring a heated yurt. Cozy up and listen to a selection of Audible’s of premium podcasts, audiobooks and Originals in beautifully designed listening gondolas.
The Audible Listening Lodge will also host a “Variety x Audible Cocktails & Conversations” panel on Sunday, January 21:
Sunday, January 21, 5:30-8:00pm
Panel Discussion: Breaking Down Genres
An exploration of the importance of creative freedom in storytelling, across different mediums of entertainment. Actors, writers, directors and producers will gather to discuss their experiences defying expectations and challenging genre norms for greater expression and innovation, opening new doors for creativity and the future of storytelling. Featuring “Rob Peace” director, writer and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, “Parish” EP and star Giancarlo Esposito, “Winner” director, writer and producer Susanna Fogel, Audible Head of Creative Development, North America Kate Navin and author, poet, comedian & public speaker Alok Vaid-Menon.
Moderator: Angelique Jackson, Senior Entertainment Writer for Variety
In addition, listeners can explore some of the world’s most innovative and fearless storytellers on Audible with a spotlight on curated listens in the spirit of the festival, from Sundance creators, and more: https://adbl.co/audiblelistens.
