Programmed January 2025

The Craft of Acting: Ethan Hawke

A consummate artist, Ethan Hawke brings deep intelligence and passion to every project as an actor, writer, and director, revealing a serious, soul-searching intellect. In this first installment of a new series that invites acclaimed actors to reflect on their craft, Hawke sits down with Isaac Butler, author of The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act , to discuss both his own work and the actors who inspire him. Delving into what it took to achieve the radical naturalism of The Before Trilogy , the experience of directing other actors in his new film Wildcat , and why Jack Nicholson’s performance in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is one of the greatest of all time, Hawke offers his unique insights into the art that he has pursued for four decades.