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Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater Reunite for Musical Drama 'Blue Moon'
15 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ethan Hawke and director Richard Linklater's 9th collaboration
- Hawke portrays lyricist Larry Hart as he witnesses partner Richard Rodgers start a new career with Oscar Hammerstein II
- Film set on the opening night of the 1943 musical 'Oklahoma!'
On November 15, 2025, acclaimed actor Ethan Hawke and director Richard Linklater are set to release their 9th collaborative project, the musical drama 'Blue Moon'. The film explores a pivotal moment in Broadway history as the songwriting duo of Larry Hart (Hawke) and Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) part ways.
Hawke, who has a long history of working with Linklater, takes on the role of the diminutive but highly talented lyricist Hart. The film is set on the opening night of the 1943 musical 'Oklahoma!', which was written by Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (Simon Delaney). As Hart witnesses his former partner Rodgers start a new, highly successful career with Hammerstein, the film delves into the complexities of their relationship and the impact of their split.
