Gabriel Basso says social media has turned people into voyeurs obsessed with strangers' lives: 'It's weird'
Gabriel Basso blasts social media for turning users into voyeurs and warns about parasocial relationships and influencer worship in his new film "Iconoclast."
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Tribeca Film Festival Gabriel Basso says social media has turned people into voyeurs obsessed with strangers' lives: 'It's weird' The actor's directorial debut 'Iconoclast' explores parasocial relationships and online validation at Tribeca Festival By Stephanie Giang-Paunon Fox News Published June 15, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘Iconoclast’ star Gabriel Basso warns social media creates ‘illusion’ of connection Gabriel Basso, best known for his role in "The Night Agent," tells Fox News Digital at the Tribeca Festival that he thinks social media turns users into voyeurs and urges people feeling trapped online to put their phones down.
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