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

As a young actor, Ethan Hawke often clashed with the industry due to his wish for diverse roles. This fall, his passion for variety has led to significant parts in The Lowdown, Blue Moon, and Black Phone 2.

Ethan Hawke has always been an unpredictable actor. Throughout his extensive career, he has moved between prestige drama, quirky comedy, and intense horror, committing fully to each role. This year is marked by an unusual mix of projects.

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In Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, Hawke impersonates real-life songwriter Lorenz Hart, a man full of contradictions.
In the FX series The Lowdown, created by Hawke’s friend Sterlin Harjo, he plays Lee Raybon, an impulsive journalist.
In Black Phone 2, he takes on the role of a serial killer who haunts children from beyond the grave.

"It makes you believe in astrology or something," Hawke said via Zoom 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."

What makes this even more remarkable is that Hawke has been preparing to portray Lorenz Hart for over ten years.

Summary: Ethan Hawke’s refusal to be typecast has led to a richly varied career, culminating in complex and rewarding roles this year after three decades in acting.

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Los Angeles Times — 2025-11-05

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

Notable Roles in 2025

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