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Joseph Gordon-Levitt is "grateful" to be American.
The 34-year-old actor who will star as former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden in the Oliver Stone-directed biopic has dismissed claims that he and the iconic filmmaker are unpatriotic.
He shared: "What the haters don't understand is that his opinions are formed completely out of patriotism.
"He has a very deep love for this country and what America is meant to stand for. It's not patriotic to just sit back and let the country you love do something wrong."
Joseph said he could relate to the director's controversial attitude about Snowden's decision to leak classified information.
He told Playboy magazine: "I feel the same way. I'm so grateful to have been born and raised here, and for the freedoms and opportunities that have been afforded me, which I wouldn't have gotten were I born in most other places in the world.
"But I also want to raise my hand and say so if the principles that are the foundation of what our country is about are being violated. The government is not supposed to be the one with the power. That's the whole principle of democracy, of the United States, of the American Revolution, the American experiment, you could say."
Joseph insisted the story of Snowden - who's currently living in exile in Russia - will help deliver an important message.
He said: "The people are supposed to be the ones in control. The government serves them. The Edward Snowden story exemplifies that. It's a chilling example."

Paul Bettany thinks Jason Statham should hire an acting double.
The 44-year-old star - who appeared in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' earlier this year - has hit back at the British action hero, following his criticism of Marvel movies.
Defending his stunt work, Paul told 'Conan': "I try and do as many of the stunts as I can, myself, but there are times when it's too dangerous or too tricky.
"Potentially [Statham] should think about investing in an acting double, you know what I'm saying.
"If there's a really tricky scene with some very tricky dialogue, one might consider bringing in an acting double for Jason Statham."
Paul's remarks came in response to Jason's scathing criticism of Marvel movies and in particular, the studio's contrived approach to action scenes.
The 'Furious 7' actor previously said: "I could take my grandma and put her in a cape, and they'll put her on a green screen and they'll have stunt doubles come in and do all the action.
"Anybody can do it. They're relying on stunt doubles, and green screen, and $200 million budgets, it's all CGI created. To me, it's not authentic."

Renee Zellweger has gained weight for 'Bridget Jones Baby'.
The 46-year-old star of the movie franchise is reportedly on a high-calorie diet of chips and liquid shakes and has piled on the pounds in order to play the titular heroine once more.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "She knows she can't play Bridget with her naturally skinny frame."
Renee gained approximately two stone to play Bridget in the first two movies that were shot in 2001 and 2004.
And filming for the third in the series - based on columns written by author Helen Fielding eight years ago - began in London last month.
However, it will not follow the story of Helen's third novel 'Mad About the Boy'.
Colin Firth has reprised his role as Mark Darcy, having previously said the script would need to be right in order for him to agree to appear.
He shared: "It would have to have somewhere to go.
"Back at the time, I said that a third one should only happen if we were telling a story about having moved into a different generation when we were all beginning to deteriorate a little bit. I think we might be ready for that moment!"

Woody Harrelson has been cast in a leading role in 'War of the Planet of the Apes'.
The 54-year-old actor, who recently starred alongside Matthew McConaughey in the hit TV show 'True Detective', will play a villainous part in the latest installment of the iconic sci-fi franchise about an advanced monkey race.
The eagerly-awaited new movie is being directed by Matt Reeves, while Mark Bomback will once again write the script.
But before 'War of the Planet of the Apes' hits cinema screens in 2017, Woody can be seen alongside Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence in 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2'.
Woody has previously said becoming friends with Jennifer is one of the best things about working on the franchise.
He said: "When I think about the fact that I did turn down 'The Hunger Games' [at first] and had to be [talked into it by director Gary Ross], I think to myself the thing that I would miss more than anything - you know, certainly, I'd want to be a part of 'The Hunger Games' just generally in the other aspects, but not getting to know Jen is just, like, inconceivable."

Jake Gyllenhaal regrets thinking of acting as "just a job".
The 34-year-old star, who appears alongside the likes of Josh Brolin and Keira Knightley in 'Everest', has revealed he went through a stage in his career when he took his success and status for granted.
He said: "I feel I've returned to the emotional place I was in when I was acting as a kid.
"At one point in my career several years back I got away from that innocent kind of inspiration and what makes acting truly beautiful, not just a job."
Jake said spending more time with his sister, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, has been key to him rediscovering his appreciation of acting.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I am enjoying a much more interesting life and connecting to my sister and other friends has been an important change for me. It just feels that I'm on the right track again on so many levels."
In particular, Jake cited the Ang Lee-directed 'Brokeback Mountain' as the turning point in his career and a movie that helped challenge stereotypes.
He reflected: "The response to that movie was life-changing and career-changing.
"I think it did help change people's attitudes, overcoming taboos and stereo­types.
"A lot of work still remains to be done to secure equality and respect for gay people, but there's also been a lot of progress."

Justin Timberlake has joined the upcoming musical 'Trolls.'
The 34-year-old star has signed on to voice the lead role Branch, a "hilariously hardcore survivalist who hides his surprising true colours", in the DreamWorks animation.
Justin, known for his roles in 'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'The Social Network', will be joined by 'Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick, who will portray Princess Poppy.
The musical, which is directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Walt Dohrn, will follow Branch and Princess Poppy as they embark on a thrilling adventure around the world, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
'Trolls', which is being produced by Gina Shay, is also set to star Chloë Grace Moretz and Jason Schwartzman.
Meanwhile, this isn't the first time Justin has leant his voice to a character as he also worked on the popular animation 'Shrek the Third' and 'Yogi Bear.'
'Trolls', which is being released by 20th Century Fox, is set to hit UK cinemas on October 21, 2016, and make its way across US theatres on November 4, 2016.

Terrence Howard thinks Robert Downey Jr cost him "$100 million".
The 46-year-old star played the original Rhodey in 2008's 'Iron Ma'n, before he was replaced by Don Cheadle following a contract dispute, and has revealed the role Downey Jr played in the behind-the-scenes drama.
He told Rolling Stone magazine: "I called Robby and was like, 'Look, man...' Leaving messages with his assistants, called him at least 17 times that day and 21 the next and finally left a message saying, 'Look, man, I need the help that I gave you'.
"Never heard from him. And guess who got the millions I was supposed to get? He got the whole franchise, so I've actually given him $100 million, which ends up being a $100 million loss for me from me trying to look after somebody, but, you know, to this day I would do the same thing. It's just my nature."
Despite this, Terrence has claimed previously that Downey Jr is a brilliant fit for the role of Tony Stark.
He said: "Robert Downey Jr was born to play that part and it was wonderful that that part has given him the stature that he was supposed to hold before."

Luke Evans found working with 'Beauty and The Beast' director Bill Condon to be "magic".
The 36-year-old actor has landed the part of arrogant baddie Gaston, alongside Emma Watson's Belle, in the remake of the Disney movie classic - and was thrilled the filmmaker who first brought the story to life on the silver screen in 1991 was on board.
Luke said: "To be able to do 'Beauty and the Beast' with Bill Condon, I couldn't have dreamed that magic cocktail up in my head. And the fact that I got to do it, I got to sing, I got to play one of Disney's most famous bad guys..."
The Welsh star delved into the role and found the acclaimed director - whose recent credits include 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn', 'Mr Holmes' and 'The Fifth Estate' - also enjoyed revisiting the story.
Luke explained to Collider: "I was 12. It's part of my life, part of my childhood and I got to bring him (Gaston) to life under the amazing, detailed attention of Bill who loved every second of it, is the happiest man I know and the most pleasant human being I could ever wish to be directed by.
"He was having the time of his life; we all were. I mean, come on, it's Disney. Everything about this film was a treat to see, to look, to watch, to be on set. It was magical."

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