Q&A 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' at L.A. Times Talks

Actors and director discuss their new Sundance film at Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge event

Jan. 27, 2026 at 3:47pm

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A group of actors and a director, including John Turturro, Will Price, Steve Buscemi, Giancarlo Esposito and Rian Johnson, joined L.A. Times reporter Amy Nicholson at the Los Angeles Times Talks at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge to discuss their new Sundance film 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.'

Why it matters

The Los Angeles Times Talks event at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge provides a platform for filmmakers and actors to discuss their latest projects with an engaged audience, generating buzz and interest ahead of the film's wider release.

The details

The panel discussion featured the key creative talent behind the new Sundance film 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' including the director Rian Johnson and lead actors John Turturro, Will Price, Steve Buscemi, and Giancarlo Esposito. They discussed the film's themes, production, and their experiences bringing the story to life.

  • The event took place on January 27, 2026.

The players

John Turturro

An acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Barton Fink.'

Will Price

An up-and-coming actor who stars in 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.'

Steve Buscemi

A veteran character actor who has appeared in numerous acclaimed films, including 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.'

Giancarlo Esposito

An accomplished actor known for his roles in shows like 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Mandalorian.'

Rian Johnson

The director of 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' and other acclaimed films like 'Knives Out' and 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi.'

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What they’re saying

“Pickpocketing is a lost art form, and we wanted to capture that in a way that was both entertaining and thought-provoking.”

— Rian Johnson, Director (latimes.com)

“Working on this film was a unique challenge, but also incredibly rewarding. I'm excited for audiences to see it.”

— Will Price, Actor (latimes.com)

What’s next

The film 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2026.

The takeaway

This event at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge provided a valuable opportunity for the creative team behind 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' to engage directly with film enthusiasts and generate anticipation for the Sundance premiere and wider release of the movie.