Ethan Hawke says latest film was delayed for years because he wasn’t ready

• Ethan Hawke's latest film, Blue Moon, with director Richard Linklater, has been in development for over a decade.
• The musical drama, which also stars Margaret Qualley, Andrew Scott, and Bobby Cannavale, marks Hawke's ninth collaboration with Linklater.
• Hawke portrays Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, focusing on his struggle with self-confidence as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, achieves success with Oklahoma!.
• Linklater initially gave Hawke the script over 10 years ago, delaying production until he felt Hawke was ready, leading to periodic discussions and readings.
• Blue Moon received critical acclaim upon its October release, earning Ethan Hawke a Golden Globe nomination for his performance and a nod for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

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Ethan Hawke says he received the script for Blue Moon 10 years ago, but Richard Linklater told him ‘you’re not ready’