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Ethan Hawke's Hot Mic Moment: Hamlet Actor Rips Director
4 Oct
Summary
- Hawke accidentally insulted director Michael Almereyda on a hot mic.
- MacLachlan subtly alerted Hawke to the director overhearing him.
- The incident occurred during the filming of their 2000 film Hamlet.
Ethan Hawke shared a memorable anecdote about filming the 2000 movie Hamlet, during a recent book talk for co-star Kyle MacLachlan's memoir, Fictional Selves. Hawke detailed an incident where he vented his frustrations about director Michael Almereyda while on a hot mic. He expressed anger towards Almereyda's directing choices, unaware that the director was within earshot.
MacLachlan, who was also present, indicated to Hawke that Almereyda had overheard the entire tirade. The director was equipped with headphones and heard Hawke's candid criticisms. However, the actors emphasized that Almereyda took the situation in stride, and no animosity resulted from the event.
This incident did not impede their professional collaboration. Hawke and MacLachlan have since reunited with Almereyda for subsequent projects, including the 2020 film Tesla. The 2000 Hamlet adaptation, described as an incredibly low-budget movie, featured a cast dedicated to their craft.
