Levitt Torments in 'Hesher'

There are certain actors and actresses that instantly demand attention and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of them. Starting off as the not-so interesting teen on Third Rock from the Sun, Levitt has transformed himself into one phenomenal actor. Continuing in his onslaught of outstanding performances comes his next film titled "Hesher", which is slated to debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. Take a look at 4 new images and a synopsis from the film directed by Spencer Susser after the jump...


Directed by Spencer Susser who brought us the 2008 short I Love Sarah Jane "Hesher" is penned by Brian Charles Frank and David Michod and follows a 13 year boy named TJ. T.J (Devin Brochu) and his Father (Rainn Wilson), both devastated by the tragic loss of the Mother/Wife, are now living with the elderly Grandma. On his way to school one day, T.J has a chance encounter with Hesher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a late 20's year old with a troubled past. Hesher assumes a role as both mentor and tormentor, leading T.J into troubles he could never have imagined. Nicole (Natalie Portman), a young grocery clerk trying to make ends meet steps in to protect T.J from a vicious attack, T.J becomes enamored with Nicole, only to have his fantasies destroyed by Hesher. Hesher moves into Grandma's home, although uninvited, he is somehow accepted.


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Source: Slash Film

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