Actor Peter Sarsgaard Talks Mars, Protests, and the Power of Togetherness

Peter Sarsgaard, known for his roles in movies like "Dead Man Walking" and "Boys Don't Cry, " recently shared his thoughts on some big topics. He talked about why he thinks people should work together, his doubts about Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars, and why he joined a protest against powerful leaders. Sarsgaard received an award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. In his speech, he said that the real enemies are the things that divide people. He believes that everyone on Earth will face the same problems, like climate change and war. He doesn't think moving to Mars is a good solution. He said, "We're all in this together. There is no place to go. " He also talked about his new TV show, "Neuromancer, " where he plays a rich guy who tries to escape Earth. Sarsgaard thinks this idea of escaping is silly. He said that even if you have a safe place, everyone will still be affected by big problems. He also mentioned that some rich people are buying property in places like New Zealand, thinking they'll be safe, but he doesn't believe that will work. Sarsgaard is worried about people relying too much on technology and AI. He thinks it's important for people to connect with each other, not just with machines. He also talked about going to protests with his daughter. He said that protests are a way for people to come together and believe in something bigger. After "Neuromancer, " Sarsgaard will star in a movie called "Erosion" with a Swiss director. He plays a brain surgeon in this film. He also talked about his wife, Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is a director. He said he might direct a movie one day, but he admires his wife's skills. Sarsgaard has been in many movies and TV shows. He won an award for his role in "Memory. " The film festival is showing one of his older movies, "Shattered Glass, " to honor him.