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’s Role as Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon”

Ethan Hawke's portrayal of legendary lyricist 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 and Versatility

From his debut in the 1989 best picture nominee Dead Poets Society to his Oscar-nominated role in 2001’s Training Day and screenplay nomination for 2004’s Before Sunset, Hawke has been a significant figure in American cinema both onscreen and behind the scenes.

With the passing of James Brown, Hawke has taken on the mantle of a prolific artist. His recent projects include Hulu’s The Low Down, directing the documentary Highway 99: A Double Album on country music legend Merle Haggard, and starring in the horror sequel Black Phone 2.

The Journey of “Blue Moon”

The long development process of Blue Moon illustrates the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” Hawke shares,

“Rick sent me the script 10 years ago. He said back then, ‘We’re not ready,’ meaning I’m not ready.”
His nuanced and emotional performance proves he was truly prepared.

Summary

Ethan Hawke’s deep connection to Lorenz Hart and his versatile body of work make Blue Moon a standout in his acclaimed career.

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Variety Variety — 2025-11-02

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