Ethan Hawke: 'Dead Poets' ruined movies for 10 years

Ethan Hawke recently shared that his positive experience working on the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society" created an unrealistic expectation for filmmaking. He explained that for ten years following the film's success, he struggled to find a similar positive environment on other movie sets. Hawke described many subsequent sets as being filled with individuals who were cold, crass, and manipulative, lacking respect for actors.

The acclaimed actor, who starred alongside Robin Williams and others, reflected on this period during a book talk. He initially believed that the collaborative and inspiring atmosphere of "Dead Poets Society," directed by Peter Weir, was standard in the film industry. However, he soon realized this was not the case, leading to a decade of disillusionment in his career.