Robert Redford Taking Backseat Role at Sundance From Now On

The 2019 Sundance Film Festival just kicked off and Robert Redford, the founder of the festival, surprisingly announced that he will be taking a backseat role from now on.

During a press conference to open the festival on Thursday (January 24), the 82-year-old actor and filmmaker made a brief appearance.

“Having done this for God, 34 years now, since the festival started,” Redford said (via Deadline). “I think we are at a point where I can move on to a different place.”

“I don’t think the festival needs a whole lot of introduction now,” he added.

Last year, Redford announced that his movie The Old Man & The Gun would mark his final appearance on the big screen.