Ethan Hawke left Star Wars disappointed that he wasn’t a Jedi

Ethan Hawke left Star Wars disappointed that he wasn't a Jedi

As a gamer with a deep appreciation for cinema, I can wholeheartedly relate to Ethan Hawke’s sentiments. There have been countless times when I’ve left the theater, longing to cast spells like Hermione or wield a lightsaber like Luke Skywalker. However, after watching a Richard Linklater film, I find myself reflecting on the profound connections we forge with fellow human beings and the magic that lies in our everyday lives. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful Jedi mind trick isn’t a wave of your hand, but the simple act of sharing a moment with someone else.


It can’t be argued that films spark creativity in people. Acting performances often ignite a desire in individuals to enter the world of acting, compelling storylines foster upcoming screenwriters, and well-crafted characters make us all dream about embodying our favorite heroes – a dream Ethan Hawke has found himself particularly drawn to, given his fascination with the fantastical

The actor and director, known for projects ranging from Dead Poets Society to Moon Knight, recently participated in a master class at the Venice Film Festival, via Entertainment Weekly. He is known for having collaborated with American filmmaker Richard Linklater. The two have worked on several movies together and Hawke credits their friendship with the “beginning of my adult relationship to movies.”

Hawke commented that there is a marked difference between certain experiences he’s had:

If you go see Harry Potter or Star Wars or something, which I’ve seen a million times, and I love them, but when they are over, I feel slightly disappointed that I’m not a wizard or a Jedi…and I walk through my life thinking, ‘I wish I were a Jedi.’ And when you see a Richard Linklater film, you walk out feeling, ‘Well, I’ve done that. I’ve met a person I’ve connected with another human being, and that was important, and that was magic.

Ethan Hawke

He feels more grounded in the films of Linklater, which “remind you that it’s a miracle that we walk on Earth and that we breathe at all, and that there’s whales and giraffes and life is unbelievable if you don’t hyperbolize it.”

He believes that there are specific methods and guidelines for telling these stories, which are dictated by the universe, so he adjusts his technique for each role. To set his work apart, one method he might employ is experimenting with different styles or tones within various genres

It’d definitely be intriguing to imagine Hawke playing a character in the Star Wars universe, and we eagerly anticipate the possibility of him becoming a Jedi someday

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2024-09-05 18:10

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