Coding on Camera: MR. ROBOT and Authenticity on TV
Hollywood has a long history of getting hacking laughably wrong. As the public grows savvier about the possibilities and threats that technology can pose, are we seeing its portrayal in popular culture change? The stars of MR. ROBOT, Rami Malek and Christian Slater, along with series creator Sam Esmail, will tackle these questions, discussing the realistic depiction of tech culture in USA Network’s hit series, how it serves to support the show’s storytelling, and why accuracy and authenticity matter when it comes to attracting and maintaining contemporary audiences.
Presenters
Christian Slater
Actor
USA Networks
Kevin Sullivan
Writer
Entertainment Weekly
Rami Malek
Actor
USA Networks
Sam Esmail
Show Creator & Exec Producer
USA Networks
Details
Access
Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge
Format
Event Type
Sessions
Track
Future of Entertainment
Level
Advanced