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Ethan Hawke Earns First Oscar Nomination for 'Blue Moon'

2/23/2026

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Ethan Hawke, the actor, received his first lead actor Academy Award nomination for portraying Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater's film "Blue Moon".
Hawke credits the collaboration with Richard Linklater as context for the nomination.
He spent over a decade preparing for the role, immersing himself in Hart and Richard Rogers theater world.
He cited craft and discipline from Uta Hagen and Sidney Lumet, and valued support from co-stars and Linklater.

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Ethan Hawke, the actor, received his first lead actor Academy Award nomination for portraying Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater's film "Blue Moon".
Hawke credits the collaboration with Richard Linklater as context for the nomination.
He spent over a decade preparing for the role, immersing himself in Hart and Richard Rogers theater world.
He cited craft and discipline from Uta Hagen and Sidney Lumet, and valued support from co-stars and Linklater.