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Ethan Hawke's Dramatic Transformation for Broadway Biopic
4 Oct
Summary
- Ethan Hawke wore brown contacts and shaved his head to play Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart
- Hawke's co-stars treated him differently due to the physical changes
- Hawke's wife disliked his transformed appearance for the role
In a recent discussion at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival, acclaimed actor Ethan Hawke revealed the extensive measures he took to embody the role of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in the upcoming film Blue Moon. Hawke, who is 54 years old, shared that he wore brown contact lenses and shaved his head to fully immerse himself in the character.
The Oscar-nominated actor was surprised by the impact these physical changes had on his interactions with his co-stars. "Everybody treated me differently," Hawke said, noting that the height, hair, body language, and voice all contributed to the transformation, but the eyes had the "biggest impact." Hawke's wife, however, was not a fan of his altered appearance, and the actor admitted, "My wife didn't like it. And I didn't like that."
Directed by Richard Linklater, Blue Moon also stars Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott. The film follows the "legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart" as he confronts the challenges of his professional and personal life at the opening night party for his former partner's hit show Oklahoma!
