Ethan Hawke on Portraying Legendary Lyricist Lorenz Hart in ‘Blue Moon’: ‘This Is a Role That Is Outside My Comfort Zone, but I Know This Guy’

Ethan Hawke Portrays Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon”

[translate: Ethan Hawke]'s role as legendary lyricist [translate: Lorenz Hart] in the film “Blue Moon” has earned him some of the finest reviews of his career. The four-time Oscar nominee is also the 2025 Variety Virtuoso honoree at the Miami Film Festival GEMS.

Career Highlights

Since his appearance in the 1989 best picture nominee “Dead Poets Society,” through his Oscar-nominated role in the 2001 film “Training Day” and his Academy Award-nominated screenplay for 2004’s “Before Sunset,” Hawke has been a significant figure in American cinema, both on and off-screen.

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Insights on “Blue Moon”

Hawke describes “Blue Moon” as an example of “Good things come to those who wait.” He shares,

"Rick sent me the script 10 years ago. He said back then, ‘We’re not ready,’ meaning I’m not ready."
His profound and nuanced portrayal confirms he was indeed ready.

Author’s summary: Ethan Hawke’s deeply emotional performance as Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon” marks a high point in his acclaimed and versatile career.

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Variety Variety — 2025-11-02

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