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Ethan Hawke has not only established himself as an actor but also as a credible director in Hollywood. The actor is currently marking his presence at the Venice Film Festival. But even in the midst of this, he didn’t shy away from expressing his views regarding the much-talked-about Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded $120 million projectMegalopolis.
He not only praised the legendary director but also seems like he’s gearing up for a move quite similar to that of Coppola. His most recent chit-chat hints at the same.
Ethan Hawke Talks About Blue Moon and Hints at a Megalopolis-Sized Gamble Like Francis Ford Coppola
With several diverse roles and movies,Ethan Hawkehas also proved his versatility as an actor. While his acting skills are highly appreciated, he’s also one of the most handsome actors out there. But hisgood lookswere also the main reason why a project close to his heart could not enter the production stage. However, it seems like the actor is finally ready to join forces with filmmaker Richard Linklater inBlue Moon.
Interestingly, the actor had first come across the script of the same, based on the life of lyricist Lorenz Hart, almost more than a decade ago. During aninterview, the actor detailed how his initial excitement for the movie was met with a rather unique concern from Linklater.
The main concern of the filmmaker was that the actor was“too attractive”during the time to play Hart and suggested that they should wait a couple of more years until he aged a bit. Even though Hawke was perplexed after his reaction, he ultimatelyagreedto the same. He further added that after an interval of every few years, they would revisit the script, but the timing was just off.
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However, after Hawke’s appearance onThe Jimmy Fallon Show, Linklater called him up and told him that it was finally time to work onBlue Moon. In the same interview, the actor also talked about his admiration for Francis Ford Coppola, who invested his personal resources to fund his movie.
He added,“I love that Coppola sold his winery to make that (Megalopolis) movie.”Further, adding that“I admire the hell out of it,”talking about such filmmakers, and also adding that even at such challenging times, he would never want to be a person unwilling to sell their house for a movie.
Ethan Hawke Is a Proud Father
There’s no bigger joy for a parent than watching their kids excel in their respective fields. This was the same emotion that Ethan Hawke had while directing his daughter Maya Hawke in the movieWildcat. Although the actor has been a fan of his daughter since her portrayal of Robin Buckley onStranger Things, her talents still take him by surprise.
But keeping everything aside, while on theWildcatset,he remainedstrictly professional with his daughter tomaintaina good dynamic on the location.Wildcatis a movie based on the life of writer Flannery O’Connor and explores the themes of creativity, personal struggle, and faith.
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During the filming, the father-daughter duo used to have several late-night conversations about how to present O’Connor’s complexities and life in a better manner. All in all, the actor remains a supportive and proud dad while balancing his roles both as a father and as a director.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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