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"

Ethan Hawke's performance as legendary song lyricist [translate:Лоренц Харт] in Blue Moon is receiving some of the best reviews of his career. The four-time Oscar nominee is also Variety's 2025 Virtuoso honoree at the Miami Film Festival GEMS.

Career Highlights

Since his debut in the 1989 best picture nominee Dead Poets Society, through his Oscar-nominated role in 2001's Training Day, and his Academy Award-nominated screenplay for 2004's Before Sunset, Hawke has been a significant figure in American cinema.

Recent Projects and Achievements

Reflection on "Blue Moon"

“Rick sent me the script 10 years ago. He said back then, ‘We’re not ready,’ meaning I’m not ready.”

Hawke’s rich and emotive performance shows he was indeed ready to take on the role, demonstrating the truth in the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.”

Author's summary: Ethan Hawke’s nuanced portrayal of Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon, coupled with his diverse recent projects, highlights his versatility and enduring impact on film and music culture.

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Variety Variety — 2025-11-02

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