Some in Hollywood Once Found It 'Irritating,' But Ethan Hawke Refuses to Be Typecast
As a young actor, Ethan Hawke's drive for diverse roles sometimes caused friction. This fall, his love for variety has led to prominent parts in The Lowdown, Blue Moon, and Black Phone 2.
Ethan Hawke has always been full of surprises. Throughout his prolific career, he has moved fluidly between prestige drama, quirky comedy, and outright horror, committing fully to each role. This year, a remarkable set of projects has intersected.
Varied Roles in Recent Projects
- In Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, Hawke convincingly portrays real-life songwriter Lorenz Hart, a man marked by contradictions.
- On the FX series The Lowdown, created by Hawke’s friend Sterlin Harjo, he plays Lee Raybon, a reckless journalist.
- In Black Phone 2, he embodies a sinister serial killer who haunts children from beyond the grave.
“It makes you believe in astrology or something. All these disparate parts of my life are being released at the same time. I’ve been so worried about this whole aging process. But the great thing about it is that the roles get a lot more complicated. They get fewer, but the ones you get are complicated and interesting. I feel astonished to have been doing this job for 30 years and have two of the best parts I’ve ever had this year.”
Ethan Hawke, via Zoom from New York City
Even more remarkable is that Hawke has been preparing to play Lorenz Hart for over a decade, illustrating his long-term dedication to his craft.
“He’s a man of many contradictions.”
On Hawke’s role as Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon
Ethan Hawke continues to defy typecasting by selecting challenging and nuanced characters, proving his enduring versatility in the entertainment industry.
Author’s summary: Ethan Hawke defies typecasting through varied, complex roles spanning decades, now crowned by two of his best performances ever in diverse projects released simultaneously.
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