Ethan Hawke has retracted his earlier statement that his Ethan Hawke new movie with director Richard Linklater would be considered among the greatest films ever made. The announcement came amid growing anticipation for their tenth project together, following the 2025 Golden Globe-nominated film Blue Moon.
Details Remain Limited on Film’s Subject Matter
Although specifics about the plot remain scarce, reports suggest the movie will revolve around the transcendentalism movement of the 19th century. Hawke had previously expressed strong confidence in the project during a recent appearance on the Today show, describing their body of work as preparation for this film and calling it their best collaboration so far.
Hawke Expresses Regret Over Early Praise
Despite his enthusiastic remarks, Hawke has since expressed regret over his earlier comments, explaining the pressure of multiple interviews caused him to speak too freely.
“I don’t know why I said that,”
he told The Hollywood Reporter. He added,
“I’m mad at myself. The problem with doing so many interviews is eventually you lose your mind. It’s like a guy who stayed at the party too long. You just talk too much.”
Strong Confidence in Film’s Potential Despite Retraction
Hawke reaffirmed his belief in the project’s significance and disclosed that filming is planned to begin later this year.
“It’ll be the heaviest lift of our lives, but we’re really ready,”
he said, emphasizing the effort involved. When asked about the timeline, Hawke indicated he expects to return to the Today show in approximately 18 months to promote the release. He also revealed they have been conceptualizing the movie since 1998, with Linklater having thought about it even longer.
Cast and Additional Details Remain Under Wraps
There have been no announcements about the cast or further information regarding the film’s production, maintaining an air of mystery around what marks the milestone tenth collaboration between Hawke and Linklater.
