Iam Joseph Gordon-Levitt, my new show “Band Together with Logic” is now streaming on YouTube. So, AMA…

If you had to make an album with the cast of a movie you've been in, which movie's cast would you pick?

And what would the album be titled?

This is why I like doing AMAs, this is a more creative question than any journalist or host has asked me maybe ever. Bravo. Hmm, now I have to think of a good answer. I would say MANIC, little known movie from 2000. First time Zooey Deschanel and I met. She’s one of my favorite singers. Also Don Cheadle was in it, and he makes everything he touches cool. Also Michael Bacall was in it (writer of Scott Pilgrim and more) and he would kill it on lyrics. Album could be titled, um, MANIC PANIC.

Can you do a movie with Jake Gyllenhaal?

Night crawler was awesome

What were your exact thoughts when you saw Michael Myers coming at you with that hockey skate?

"I wish I was Josh Hartnett"

Do you put tape over your computer's video lens?

yes, although these days I have a nifty little contraption that slides over the lens and then can slide off again

will there ever be a 3rd rock reunion episode?...joined reddit just to ask you that haha

that would be fun

Have you ever teared up or got immensely emotional watching any of your own performances?

Still 500 Days of Summer for me.

That’s awesome. I’m always happy to hear when a movie makes someone feel something, that’s the whole point. Thank you. I’m actually not lying, BAND TOGETHER, watching it at sxsw, I cried.

Who has better weed - Seth Rogen or Snoop Dog?

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Snoop https://www.instagram.com/p/BLqyOeFB4X8

Once upon a time, you were Robin (and a great one, too!). You could have been the next batman! Did you ever seriously consider picking up a superhero franchise?

I was working on a script for SANDMAN with David Goyer and Jack Thorne. (I wouldn’t personally call Morpheus a “superhero”, but that’s probably the genre it’d be placed in.) Neil Gaiman was on as exec producer and said he liked our script better than any Sandman adaptation he’d ever read. Unfortunately it didn’t work out with WB/DC politics. I was incredibly honored to work for Mr. Nolan, I love all of his movies. And I do like some superhero movies. Coogler’s Black Panther would have been my pick for Best Picture. I also loved Spider Man Into The Spiderverse.

What is the moment from the production of "3rd Rock From The Sun" you remember the most?

I'm betting it's going to be when Harry "spit" on the baby. You could see JGL start to crack up.

That’s up there for sure

Well... what did you have for breakfast this morning?

Eggs. Sunny side up. Chalula. Avocado. Toast. Olive oil.

*Cholula

Ive always wanted to spelling Nazi a celebrity.

nice thanks

*I've

I've always wanted to spelling Nazi a spelling Nazi.

ha

hey joe, how did that performance w/ logic at madison square garden happen? did you pick the song? did he?

He was touring, so I asked if we could announce the BAND TOGETHER project on stage at one of his shows. He said he wanted to do it at Madison Square Garden. I was like, "Wait dude, that's a big night for you, are you sure you want to do that? We could do any other show on the tour." And he was like, "No! New York City!" I was like, "Okay." And he was like, "And you're gonna rap." I was like "..." And he was like, "What song should you do?" And I was like "..." And he was like "I'm gonna think about it, and I'll text you what song." And I was like "Okeh." And then later, he texted me, "Do you know my song Killing Spree?" And I was like, "...ASS TITTIES PUSSY MONEY WEED"

Proof — here's a recording from the crowd at MSG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3bvf8S3zhM

Which gave you more artistic freedom? Angels in the Outfield, Or Band Together? I’m assuming Angels in the Outfield, but I’ll hang up and listen...

The character of Roger in Angels In The Outfield was originally intended to be a wealthy kid from the Upper East Side of Manhattan kid with aspirations to join the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and whose dead mom helps him in Angel form. However, I suggested that instead, he should be an orphan living in Anaheim who just wants his favorite baseball team to win the Pennant. William Dear, the director, was really collaborative.

Would you ever consider a movie with Keanu Reeves?

yes

If you had to pick someone (either dead or alive) to collaborate with on hitRECORD, who would it be and why?

Jesus of Nazareth. I don't believe that any human is more divine than any other. But I do genuinely think it'd be fascinating to see what that man would do if he could lead a collaborative creative process with anyone/everyone in the world.. (btw I have nothing but respect for anybody's religious beliefs, even if I don't agree, as long as they're not hurting anybody)

You ever thought of growing your hair again, like the old 3rd rock days?

Yes. Often. And then I cry into my pillow as I fall asleep.

Are you going to answer any of these questions?

Mmmhmmm

which scene in (500) Days of Summer was your favorite to shoot? and which was your least favorite?

also, if you could give your character Tom Hansen one piece of advice, what would you tell him?

I've touched on this before. But the piece of advice I would give to Tom Hansen is to LISTEN. The trick to watching that movie is to understand that it's very much subjective. It's from Tom's point of view. Not from Summer's. It's tricky because there's this narrator who sounds omniscient. And that's intentional, because that's how life feels, we think we see the truth. But really we all only see our subjective understanding. Tom thinks he's understanding what's going on with Summer. The Narrator is explaining it. But Tom is biased. So Tom's view of reality is what he wants it to be. Rather than what it really is. Summer tells Tom the reality, but he doesn't want to hear it. He doesn't LISTEN. That's not Summer's fault. That's Tom's fault.

What’s the best part about working with bobby?

his biceps

What song reminds you of your childhood? :D

“Simple Pleasures” by Bobby McFerrin

Based on the discussion that came up a while ago about Tom Hanson's actions being not morally great; of all the characters you've played, how many do you think are genuinely morally right, or personally agree with?

Cool question. If a character is too morally right, they’re often not that interesting to play or to watch. I believe Snowden did the right thing, was honored to play him.

how long did it take Logic to come up with that initial verse? is that his usual process for starting to write his songs?

What you see in the episode is pretty much what happened. He works super quick, it was incredible to see. We edited down probably about 30 minutes of footage from his studio bus into roughly a 5ish minute scene in the show. And yeah, he said that's how he always does it, listening to a looping beat, using his phone for notes, and basically just letting it flow out of him. He said he hadn't had anyone record his process like that before, so I was honored.

I loved HitRecord on TV! I always wanted to get involved with HitRecord, but whenever I log in it feels really intimidating, and I don't know where to begin. What should I do to overcome that and and jump in?

Some of the stuff our community does are big projects. Some are just fun creative challenges. Maybe try the Weekly Writing Challenge. No stakes, just fun writing prompts. Or if you like photography or voice acting or drawing or music, there’s lots of little challenges to do just for fun. Work your way up. Then maybe look into getting involved in a more ambitious project.

Where would you suggest someone start if they're brand new to Hitrecord?

Start by finding somebody else's project that interests you and contributing. If you're brand new, you haven't done anything in the community yet, and you try to start your own thing, it'll be hard to get people on board. Start by helping other people realize their vision. Then you'll have made some relationships, and people will help you realize yours.

Huge fan--Write with HITRECORD all the time and even got paid by you guys for content a few times! Really made me trust myself more as a writer when I can see people enjoy my writing. Awesome idea.

My questions:

What was the one character or part that you really wanted or would like to play in the future?

In a world of over saturated remakes/reboots, what show/movie do you actually think really deserves one if done right?

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I thought it’d be cool to somehow adapt the Disney animated musical Robin Hood from the 70s. “Not In Nottingham” is a brilliant song. Sung, in that movie, by a freewheelin rooster.

Yours and if you can Logic's fav movie?

I stole my favorite movie from Noah Segan, which is Cock Fighter starring Warren Oates. Bobby's favorite movie is The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman.

What has been the most challenging role to play for you?

I just did this movie called 7500, not exaggerating, probably hardest job ever. Before that, probably The Lookout.

Joseph, you are amazing! I just listened to the music video you did with logic and the “mystery van”. How was it having to pay for the gas?

I drive a Nissan Leaf, so it was nostalgic

Did your computer just crash?

Nah