Some in Hollywood once found it 'irritating.' But Ethan Hawke refuses to be typecast

Some in Hollywood Once Found It 'Irritating,' But Ethan Hawke Refuses to Be Typecast

Ethan Hawke's early desire to take on varied roles sometimes caused tension. This fall, his passion for 'shaking it up' has resulted in major parts in The Lowdown, Blue Moon, and Black Phone 2.

Hawke has always been known as an actor full of surprises. Throughout his extensive career, he has moved effortlessly between prestige drama, quirky comedy, and intense horror, giving each role his full commitment. This year, a remarkable mix of projects has come together in an unexpected way.

Versatile Roles in Recent Projects

In Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, Hawke vividly portrays real-life songwriter Lorenz Hart, a man of many 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 takes on the chilling role of a serial killer haunting children from beyond the grave.

“It makes you believe in astrology or something,” Hawke said during a Zoom interview from New York City. “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.”

It is even more impressive knowing that Hawke has been preparing to play Lorenz Hart for over a decade.

Author’s summary: Ethan Hawke’s enduring career thrives on diverse and challenging roles, culminating this year in some of his most compelling performances to date.

Los Angeles Times — 2025-11-06

Some in Hollywood Once Found It 'Irritating,' But Ethan Hawke Refuses to Be Typecast

Versatile Roles in Recent Projects

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